synecious

/sɪˈnɛʃəs/ or /sɪˈnɛkɪəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by synecdoche, a figure of speech in which a part represents the whole or vice versa

“The poet’s use of synecious language was a deliberate attempt to evoke the complexities of human experience.”

2. noun

a figure of speech in which a part represents the whole or vice versa

“The professor explained the concept of synecious to her students, using examples from literature and poetry.”

Synonyms

  • metonymic
  • synecdoche

Antonyms

  • literal
  • non-metaphorical