Meronym Definition

noun

(semantics) A term used to denote a thing that it is a part of.

"Wheels" is a meronym of the word "automobile".
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Synonyms:
  • part name

Other Word Forms of Meronym

Noun

Singular:
meronym
Plural:
meronyms

Origin of Meronym

  • mero- +‎ -onym, from Ancient Greek μέρος (meros, “part”) + ὄνομα (onoma, “name”).

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