Whole To Part Relation (Noun)
Meaning
The semantic relation that holds between a whole and its parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The engine is a whole_to_part_relation to the car, as it is one of its integral components.
- The human body has a whole_to_part_relation with its organs, such as the heart and lungs.
- The city has a whole_to_part_relation with its neighborhoods, each with its own unique character.
- The company has a whole_to_part_relation with its departments, including marketing and sales.
- The ecosystem has a whole_to_part_relation with its species, which all play a vital role in its balance.