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“synonymous”
synonymous (adjective) (usually not comparable)
1. Meaning the same, or almost the same, as another word in the same language, or being an alternative name for someone or something: The teacher told her students to use synonymous words in their writings instead of repeating the same word several times.
2. Having an implication similar to the idea expressed by another word: If one person, thing, or idea is synonymous with another, there is an extremely close connection between them, so someone can't think of one without also thinking of the other one.
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2. Having an implication similar to the idea expressed by another word: If one person, thing, or idea is synonymous with another, there is an extremely close connection between them, so someone can't think of one without also thinking of the other one.
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-onym, -onymy, -onymic, -onymically, -onymous, -onymously, -nym
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“synonymous”
Resembling the same or a similar meaning as something else. (1)
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