synonymous
UK: sɪˈnɒnɪməs | US: sɪˈnɑːnɪməs
adj. having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase
adj. closely associated or interchangeable in a specific context
synonymous = syn<together> + onym<name> + ous<adjective suffix>
- syn<together>: From Greek syn-, meaning "together" or "with."
- onym<name>: From Greek onoma, meaning "name."
- ous<adjective suffix>: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating possession or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word synonymous traces back to Greek synonymos (syn- "together" + onoma "name"), literally meaning "named together." It entered Late Latin as synonymus and later Middle English, retaining its core idea of words sharing the same or similar meanings. The morphemes reflect the logical combination of "together" and "name," emphasizing semantic overlap.
"Happy" and "joyful" are often considered synonymous in casual conversation.
In this context, "efficiency" is synonymous with "productivity."
The term "fast" is not synonymous with "reckless" in driving manuals.
For many, success is synonymous with financial stability.
His name became synonymous with innovation in the tech industry.