synonym in Japanese
synonym in Japanese is シノニム, 異名, 同義語 — synonym means a word or phrase that means the same, or almost the same, as another word or phrase.
synonym in Japanese
シノニム
Pronounced: shinonimu
(taxonomy) Any of the various names that could in theory be used for a taxon in accordance with the relevant rules.
異名
Pronounced: imyō
(taxonomy) Any of the various names that could in theory be used for a taxon in accordance with the relevant rules.
同義語
Pronounced: dōgigo
(taxonomy) Any of the various names that could in theory be used for a taxon in accordance with the relevant rules.
同義語
Pronounced: dōgigo
(taxonomy, by extension) Any name that has been applied to a taxon other than the one to be used, including those not allowed by the rules such as misspellings or nomina nuda.
類義語
Pronounced: ruigigo
(taxonomy, by extension) Any name that has been applied to a taxon other than the one to be used, including those not allowed by the rules such as misspellings or nomina nuda.
What does "synonym" mean?
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noun A word or phrase that means the same, or almost the same, as another word or phrase.
"Happy and glad are synonyms."
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noun In biological naming, any alternative name that has been given to the same species or other taxon.
"The older name was later reclassified as a synonym of the accepted species."
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synonym in a sentence
- Happy and glad are synonyms.
- Choose a synonym so the sentence does not repeat the same word twice.
- The older name was later reclassified as a synonym of the accepted species.
- Botanists sometimes list several synonyms under a single valid plant name.
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What is "synonym" in Japanese?
"synonym" in Japanese is シノニム, 異名, 同義語. synonym means: A word or phrase that means the same, or almost the same, as another word or phrase.
How do you pronounce シノニム?
"synonym" in Japanese is シノニム, pronounced "shinonimu".
How do you use "synonym" in a sentence?
Example: "Happy and glad are synonyms." In Japanese, "synonym" is シノニム, 異名, 同義語.
Are there other ways to say "synonym" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "synonym": シノニム, 異名, 同義語, 類義語.
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