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Synonyms of synonymous

5 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for synonymous is homosemous. Other synonyms of synonymous are homosemic, synonymic, synonymical and synonymal. The opposite of synonymous is nonsynonymous.

Synonyms and similar words for synonymous

adjectiveHaving a similar (sometimes identical) meaning. (See Usage notes below).

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Opposite of synonymous

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Meaning of synonymous

  1. adjective Having a similar (sometimes identical) meaning. (See Usage notes below).
  2. adjective Of, or being a synonym.
  3. adjective Such that both its forms yield the same sequenced protein.

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Questions about synonyms of synonymous

What is another word for synonymous?
Synonymous has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as homosemous, homosemic, synonymic, synonymical and synonymal.
What is the opposite of synonymous?
The opposite of synonymous is nonsynonymous.
What does synonymous mean?
Synonymous means having a similar (sometimes identical) meaning. (See Usage notes below).

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