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synonymous

[ si-non-uh-muhs ]

adjective

  1. having the character of synonyms or a synonym; equivalent in meaning; expressing or implying the same idea.


synonymous

/ ɪˈɒɪə /

adjective

  1. often foll by with being a synonym (of)
  2. postpositivefoll bywith closely associated (with) or suggestive (of)

    his name was synonymous with greed

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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԲ⳾dzܲԱ, noun
  • ˈDzԲ⳾dzܲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·Dzy·dzܲ· adverb
  • ·Dzy·dzܲ·Ա noun
  • ԴDzȴ·Dzy·dzܲ adjective
  • non·Dzy·dzܲ· adverb
  • ܲȴ·Dzy·dzܲ adjective
  • un·Dzy·dzܲ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of synonymous1

First recorded in 1600–10; from Medieval Latin ōԲ⳾ܲ, from Greek ṓn⳾Dz, equivalent to syn- prefix + -ōԲ⳾- “name, word” + -os adjective suffix; syn-, -onym, -ous
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Example Sentences

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I am unsure how it became synonymous with this time of year, but it is fully entrenched.

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It is where the sport's most famous moments have been witnessed, and for many it has become almost synonymous with the tournament itself.

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Back in the 1970s, when the band was formed, the group became synonymous with social justice campaigns.

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Brand names written on the ring canvas and a sports drink brand synonymous with YouTuber-turned-wrestler Logan Paul, who faced AJ Styles on Sunday, have become a common part of WWE furniture in recent years.

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Lam become synonymous with the ears and was dubbed the “Disney teacher” on campus.

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