synonymous
3 synonyms and 4 antonyms for synonymous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having the same or a very similar meaning as another word or phrase.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use synonymous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek sunonumos, built from syn- ("together, alike") and onoma ("name").
Full origin of synonymous →Frequently asked questions
What does “synonymous” mean?
The word “synonymous” means having the same or a very similar meaning as another word or phrase. In plain terms, meaning the same thing, or being so strongly linked with something that people treat the two as equivalent.
How do you pronounce “synonymous”?
“Synonymous” is pronounced sih-NO-nih-muhs (/sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ in IPA).
How do you use “synonymous” in a sentence?
Here is “synonymous” used in a sentence: “"Huge" is roughly synonymous with "enormous.".”
What is another word for “synonymous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “synonymous” include synonymal, synonymic and synonymical.
What is the opposite of “synonymous”?
The opposite of “synonymous” — its antonyms — are antonymous, asynonymous, nonsynonymous and unsynonymous.
What part of speech is “synonymous”?
“Synonymous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “synonymous” come from?
The word “synonymous” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek sunonumos, built from syn- ("together, alike") and onoma ("name").
Is “synonymous” a common word?
“Synonymous” is an uncommon word in modern English.