Is there a word that means something as a substitution for something else (horribile definition, I know)? I thought there was a word available that would match the context I’m trying to fit it in. Here’s the passage where it would ideally go, replacing the part in bold:
“Without forehand knowledge, these supposed identical sayings are simply jargon that veil the passage’s true meaning”
At first I thought “similes” would work, but upon reading the definition, it seems I was incorrect. Does a word even exist that fits my example? I could have sworn so, but then again, I’m an idiot.
I thank anyone in advance who can make sense of what I wrote.
When I write, similar sounding words often displace the correct word, leaving me permanently unable to pull up the term I intended (in that one passage). Is there a word for that undoubtedly common phenomenon?
If, as “identical sayings” indicates, that is not the case, I can’t think of a single word to convey the meaning. How about synonymous phrases/sayings/mottos/proverbs/etc.? Equivalent could be used in place of synonymous if they aren’t really identical. With either “synonymous” or “equivalent,” change “supposed” to “supposedly” since it’s now modifying an adjective rather than a noun.
Main Entry: me·ton·y·my
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a figure of speech consisting of the use of the name of one thing for that of another of which it is an attribute or with which it is associated (as “crown” in “lands belonging to the crown”)
Just a thought, more people are likely to understand the word synonym than either synecdoche or metonymy - - since you’re trying to push for them using clearer language and all.