Definitions
- Describing a word or phrase that is used as a substitute for another word or phrase that it is closely associated with. - Referring to a figure of speech where a term is used to represent something else that it is related to. - Talking about a linguistic device that uses a part of something to refer to the whole thing.
- Describing a word or phrase that is used to represent something else that it is closely associated with. - Referring to a figure of speech where a term is used to replace another term that it is related to. - Talking about a linguistic device that uses a related term to refer to the original term.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adjectives that describe a type of figure of speech or linguistic device.
- 2Both involve using a word or phrase to represent something else that it is closely associated with.
- 3Both can be used to add variety and interest to writing or speech.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Metonymous is less commonly used than metonymic.
- 2Form: Metonymous is an adjective, while metonymic can be an adjective or a noun.
- 3Focus: Metonymous emphasizes the substitution of one term for another, while metonymic emphasizes the relationship between the two terms.
- 4Connotation: Metonymous can be associated with a more formal or academic tone, while metonymic can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Metonymous and metonymic are synonyms that describe a type of figure of speech or linguistic device that involves using a word or phrase to represent something else that it is closely associated with. The difference between the two words lies in their usage, form, etymology, focus, and connotation.
