Definition

The condition where two or more words have the same or similar meanings.

Example

In English, the synonymity of 'big' and 'large' can help you vary your vocabulary.

Conversation

I was reading about the concept of synonymity in language today.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, it made me think about how many words we use that have the same meaning due to synonymity.

Absolutely! It's amazing how rich our language is with similar words.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Synonymity → It is formed from "syn-" (meaning together or with) and "onym" (from Greek "onuma", meaning name) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word describes the state of having names that are the same or similar, hence the condition of being synonymous.

Memory Tip

Think of 'together' ('syn-') and 'name' ('onym') to remember that 'synonymity' refers to the state of having names that are alike.

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