“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
SYNECDOCHICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
synecdochically (comparative more synecdochically, superlative most synecdochically)
In a synecdochical manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Syn`ec*doch"ic*al*ly, adv.
Definition: By synecdoche.
SYNECDOCHICAL
Syn`ec*doch"ic*al, a.
Definition: Expressed by synecdoche; implying a synecdoche. Isis is used for Themesis by a synecdochical kind of speech, or by a poetical liberty, in using one for another. Drayton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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