holonym
/ˈhoʊləˌnɪm/
noun
- A word that names the whole of which a given word is a part; for example, 'tree' is a holonym of 'branch'.
- A holonym like 'house' includes parts such as 'roof', 'wall', and 'window'.
- Learning about holonyms helps you understand how words relate to larger categories.
- In the phrase 'car door', 'car' is the holonym and 'door' is the meronym.
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