What is another word for antinomasia?

Pronunciation: [ˌantɪnəmˈe͡ɪzi͡ə] (IPA)

Antinomasia is a literary or rhetorical device where a proper name is used to refer to another person or thing. This technique has a wide range of synonyms that can be used to describe it, including metonymy, allonymy, periphrasis, and appellation. Metonymy is a figure of speech where a word is used to describe something that is related or associated with it. Allonymy refers to the use of another's name instead of one's own. Periphrasis is the use of indirect language to describe something. Appellation is the act of calling someone by a name or title. These synonyms help to describe the art of using a proper name to refer to something or someone else.

Synonyms for Antinomasia:

  • n.

    communication
  • Other relevant words:

    Other relevant words (noun):
    • rhetorical device
    • .

What are the hypernyms for Antinomasia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Antinomasia?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for antinomasia (as nouns)

    • communication
      rhetorical device.

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