What are "Holonyms and Meronyms"? HOLONYMS ---- Holo- Whole; Nym: Name] Holonym is a word that denotes a thing that is complete in itself and whose part, member or substance is represented by another word. Holonym singular] Holonyms plural] Example- 'Bird' is a holonym of 'Feather' Derived terms related to 'Holonyms': Holonymous- Words that are Holonyms are said to be Holonymous. Holonymy- The state of being a Holonym is called Holonymy. MERONYMS ---- Mero- Part; Nym: Name] Meronym is a word that denotes a constituent part, member or substance of something that is complete in itself. Meronyms singular] Meronyms plural] Example- 'Feather' is a meronym of 'Bird'. Derived terms related to 'Meronyms': Meronymous- Words that are Meronyms are said to be Meronymous. Meronymy- The state of being a Meronym is called Meronymy. Detailed List of Holonyms and Meronyms