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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calm and unbothered, even under pressure.

shortsighted in view or judgement.

the act of giving up or letting go of something; self-denial.

a soft, gentle breeze.

sharp and forthright in tone or temper; tasting sour or bitter.

the redirection of an instinctual impulse into a socially acceptable or productive activity; also a phase change.