synonym

One entry found for synonym.

Main Entry: syn·o·nym
Pronunciation: 'si-n&-"nim
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English sinonyme, from Latin synonymum, from Greek synOnymon, from neuter of synOnymos synonymous, from syn- + onyma name -- more at NAME
1 : one of two or more words or expressions of the same language that have the same or nearly the same meaning in some or all senses
2 a : a word or phrase that by association is held to embody something (as a concept or quality) <a tyrant whose name has become a synonym for oppression> b : METONYM
3 : one of two or more scientific names used to designate the same taxonomic group -- compare HOMONYM
- syn·o·nym·ic /"si-n&-'ni-mik/ also syn·o·nym·i·cal /-mi-k&l/ adjective
- syn·o·nym·i·ty /-'ni-m&-tE/ noun