metonymy
A metonym is a figure of speech involving using one signified to stand for another signified which is directly related to it or closely associated with it in some way, notably the substitution of effect for cause.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Language
- Category: General language
- Company: Others
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