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Meaning of Synonymous
The primary meaning of "synonymous" is having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase.
Definitions
- Having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase
- * (of words or phrases) used interchangeably without change in meaning
Etymology of Synonymous
The word "synonymous" originates from the Greek words "syn" (meaning "together") and "onuma" (meaning "name"), with the suffix "-ous" added to form an adjective
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe words or phrases with identical or very similar meanings
Example Uses
- The words "big" and "large" are often considered synonymous in many contexts
- * "Happy" and "joyful" can be used synonymously to describe a positive emotional state
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
antithetical
contradictory
opposing
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