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synonymous Synonyms & Antonyms

/sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

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Synonymous as an Adjective

1

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

2

Of, or being a synonym.

Andy Warhol is synonymous with pop art.

3

Such that both its forms yield the same sequenced protein.

4

(construed with with, narrower sense) having an identical meaning

Antonyms & near antonyms

5

(construed with with, broader sense) having a similar meaning

Antonyms & near antonyms

6

(construed with with) of, or being a synonym

Antonyms & near antonyms

7

(of a SNP) Such that both its forms yield the same sequenced protein.

Antonyms & near antonyms

Synonymous in a Sentence

Andy Warhol is synonymous with pop art.

Word Forms & Grammar

synonymous (not comparable)

Words That Rhyme With Synonymous

Origin of Synonymous

From Medieval Latin synōnymus, from Ancient Greek συνώνυμος (sunṓnumos). By surface analysis, synonym +‎ -ous.[1][2]

Synonymous in Brief

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/sɪˈnɒnɪməs/
MeaningHaving a similar (sometimes identical) meaning. (See Usage notes below)
Antonymsnonsynonymous and antonymous