synonymous

[si-non-uh-muhs]

adjective

1. having the character of synonyms or a synonym; equivalent in meaning; expressing or implying the same idea.

synonymous

/ sɪˈnɒnɪməs /

adjective

1. (often foll by with) being a synonym (of)

2. closely associated (with) or suggestive (of)

   his name was synonymous with greed

Other Word Forms

• synonymously adverb
• synonymousness noun
• nonsynonymous adjective
• nonsynonymously adverb
• unsynonymous adjective
• unsynonymously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of synonymous¹

First recorded in 1600–10; from Medieval Latin synōnymus, from Greek synṓnymos, equivalent to syn- prefix + -ōnym- “name, word” + -os adjective suffix; syn-, -onym, -ous

Example Sentences

And queuing is almost synonymous with British culture.

From BBC

“Today, Maxwell House rebrands to ‘Maxwell Apartment’ to meet the needs of today’s consumer and remind fans the brand is synonymous with great tasting, affordable coffee,” the brand said in a Sept. 25 press release.

From Salon

Gate attempted to equate the popularity of CCM in white evangelical circles with the way Wagner was synonymous with German cultural pride.

From Salon

It is a massive purchase of a company which has been synonymous with the gaming industry for more than 40 years.

From BBC

Hope and optimism, for many who are left-leaning on the political spectrum, are not synonymous with politics these days.

From Salon

Related Words

• compatible 
• identical 
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• interchangeable 
• one and the same