synecdoque

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French[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Latin synecdochē, from Ancient Greek συνεκδοχή (sunekdokhḗ, receiving together).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /si.nɛk.dɔk/
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Noun[edit]

synecdoque f (plural synecdoques)

  1. synecdoche (figure of speech)

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