Holonymy

Origin

From Ancient Greek ὅλος (holos, "whole") + ὄνομα (onoma, "name") + -y.

Full definition of holonymy

Noun

1. (countable, semantics) A semantic relation that exists between a term denoting a whole (the holonym) and a term denoting a part that pertains to the whole (the meronym).
2. (uncountable, semantics) The quality or nature of being the whole in a holonymous relation.

Related terms

• holonym
• holonymous

Antonyms

• meronymy