Explanation
The substitution of an expression with a reference to a part, the whole, or a genus. In the atlas, synecdoche is explored as a relationship between form, expectation, and effect. It directs attention between the part and the whole.
Example
We need more hands.
Counterexample
The office decided when the location stands metonymically for the institution.
Distinction
The office decided when the location stands metonymically for the institution.
Effect on thought and perception
The term directs attention between the part and the whole. As a result, a linguistic order that was previously taken for granted becomes perceptible as an active mental process.
Resonance
Resonance arises when synecdoche is not only recognized but also experienced in its directional effect between expression, body, context, and interpretation.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Synecdoche“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-091-003. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-091-003The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.