synonymy meaning

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synonymy (noun): the semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaning.

Definition of synonymy

  1. the semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaning

    Synonyms: synonymity, synonymousness

    Type of: semantic relation

    Related forms: synonymist

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SY · words ending in MY · 8-letter words

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