Question

What is Meronymy relation?

(a) A is part of B

(b) B has A as a part of itself

(c) A is a kind of B

(d) A is superordinate of B

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Select the correct answer from above options

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Answer 1

Right option is (a) A is part of B

The best explanation: A meronym denotes a constituent part of or a member of something. That is,

    “X” is a meronym of “Y” if Xs are parts of Y(s), or

    “X” is a meronym of “Y” if Xs are members of Y(s).