metonymous en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English metonymy Latin -ōsus Old French -usbor. Middle English -ous English -ous English metonymous From metonymy + -ous.
Meanings
- Synonym of metonymic, using or related to metonymy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more metonymous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most metonymous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |