synonymous

Word parts

synonym + -ous

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /sɪˈnɑnɪməs/

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Adjective

Positive synonymous

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If two words are synonymous they are synonyms to each other.
2. If two ideas are synonymous they are almost the same idea.

   Communism is often thought to be synonymous with socialism, though there are a few differences.

3. If two ideas are synonymous then if one is true the other has to be true, so that claiming one is the same as claiming the other.

Related words

• synonym
• antonym