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Synecdoche Definition & Meaning

synecdoche
noun
  1. substituting a more inclusive term for a less inclusive one or vice versa

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What does synecdoche mean?
substituting a more inclusive term for a less inclusive one or vice versa
What part of speech is synecdoche?
Synecdoche is a noun.

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