Meronymy
Pronunciation: /ˈɛmˈɪɹɑnˈwaɪˈmaɪ/
Meronymy (noun)
- A relationship where one word names a part of something, and another word names the whole.
- A type of meaning link showing that an item is included in a larger item.
Examples
- A handle is part–whole relation to a door.
- A wheel is part–whole relation to a car.