Synonyms of synonymy
7 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for synonymy is homosemy. Other synonyms of synonymy are synonymity and synonymousness. The opposite of synonymy is nonsynonymy.
Synonyms and similar words for synonymy
nounA certain degree of similarity between the meaning(s) of several (synonymous) words or phrases....
- homosemyThe state or quality (of a word, term, phrase, or clause) of having identical meaning to another.
- synonymityThe state of being a synonym.
- synonymousnessThe quality of being synonymous.
nounThe use of synonyms to clarify or explain one's meaning.
- interpretatio
- interpreterSynonym of synonymy, the use of one term to explain another.
- synonymiaThe use of two or more synonyms together to amplify or explain a given subject or term. A kind of repetition that adds...
nounThe study of synonyms.
- synonymicsSynonym of synonymy (the study of synonyms).
Opposite of synonymy
nounA certain degree of similarity between the meaning(s) of several (synonymous) words or phrases....
- nonsynonymyThe quality of not being synonymous.
- antonymyThe semantic relation between antonyms; the quality of being antonymous.
Meaning of synonymy
- noun A certain degree of similarity between the meaning(s) of several (synonymous) words or phrases. (See Usage notes below.).
- noun A list or collection of synonyms, often compared and contrasted.
- noun The use of synonyms to clarify or explain one's meaning.
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Questions about synonyms of synonymy
- What is another word for synonymy?
- Synonymy has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as homosemy, synonymity and synonymousness.
- What is the opposite of synonymy?
- The opposite of synonymy is nonsynonymy. Other antonyms of synonymy are antonymy.
- What does synonymy mean?
- Synonymy means a certain degree of similarity between the meaning(s) of several (synonymous) words or phrases. (See Usage notes below.).
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