Definition of Holonymy

1. Noun. The semantic relation that holds between a whole and its parts.

Exact synonyms: Whole To Part Relation
Generic synonyms: Semantic Relation

Definition of Holonymy

1. Noun. (countable semantics) A semantic relation that exists between a term denoting a whole (the holonym) and a term denoting a part that pertains to the whole (the meronym). ¹

2. Noun. (uncountable semantics) The quality or nature of being the whole in a holonymous relation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Holonymy

holomorphically
holomorphicity
holomorphies
holomorphism
holomorphosis
holomorphs
holomorphy
holon
holonomic
holonomies
holonomy
holons
holonym
holonymous
holonyms
holonymy (current term)
holoparasite
holoparasites
holoparasitic
holopelagic
holophanerous
holophotal
holophote
holophotes
holophrasis
holophrastic
holophrastically
holophyte
holophytes
holophytic

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