Synecdoche

sih-NEK-duh-kee (/sɪˈnɛkdəki/)

a part used to represent a whole.

“A single pack of Wrigley’s gum became a synecdoche for the barcode age when it was scanned first.”

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gloomy, taciturn, or darkly moody.

a word or form blending elements from multiple sources.

finely crafted or exceptionally well-judged.

a separation or sharp difference between things.

lacking a clear purpose or plan; random or aimless.

causing a loss of energy, alertness or effectiveness.