Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [si-non-uh-mee]
- /sɪˈnɒn ə mi/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [si-non-uh-mee]
- /sɪˈnɒn ə mi/
Definitions of synonymy word
- noun plural synonymy the quality of being synonymous; equivalence in meaning. 1
- noun plural synonymy the study of synonyms. 1
- noun plural synonymy a set, list, or system of synonyms. 1
- noun plural synonymy Biology. a list of the scientific names, with explanatory matter and location of type or types, for a particular taxonomic group. 1
- noun synonymy sharing a meaning 1
- noun synonymy the study of synonyms 0
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Origin of synonymy
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Late Latin synōnymia < Greek synōnymía. See synonymous, -y3
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Parts of speech for Synonymy
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synonymy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
synonymy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for synonymy
noun synonymy
- interchangeability — (of two things) capable of being put or used in the place of each other: interchangeable symbols.
- adequation — Equivalence.
- equivalence — The condition of being equal or equivalent in value, worth, function, etc.
- exchangeability — The condition of being exchangeable.
- interchangeableness — Quality of being interchangeable.
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