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merism

noun/ˈmɛrɪzəm/

a figure of speech that pairs contrasting terms to represent a whole

The phrase 'lock, stock, and barrel' is a classic example of merism, illustrating the entirety of the experience involved in the process.

wholeentiretytotality
word origin — from Greek 'merismos', meaning 'division'