Holonym Definition

noun

(semantics) A term that denotes a whole whose part is denoted by another term, such as 'face' in relation to 'eye'.

Body is a holonym of arm, leg and heart.
Word is a holonym of letter.
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Synonyms:
  • whole name

Other Word Forms of Holonym

Noun

Singular:
holonym
Plural:
holonyms

Origin of Holonym

  • holo- +‎ -onym

    From Wiktionary

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