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holonym

noun

a word that names the whole of which a given word is a part

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
H
Ends with
M
Contains
OL
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Definitions

noun

  1. a word that names the whole of which a given word is a part

    “‘hat’ is a holonym for ‘brim’ and ‘crown’”

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Example Sentences

‘hat’ is a holonym for ‘brim’ and ‘crown’
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