Explanation
A synecdochic designation of a whole by means of a characteristic part. It focuses a segment so strongly that it evokes the larger unit by proxy.
Example
All hands on deck refers to the entire crew.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Pars pro toto” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Metonymy is generally based on association; pars pro toto requires a part-whole relation.
Effect on thought and perception
It focuses a segment so strongly that it evokes the larger unit by proxy.
Resonance
In the atlas, Pars pro toto closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-B → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 243
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Pars pro toto“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-243-026. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-243-026The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.