Definition

Relating to a thesaurus, which is a book or resource that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning.

Example

The thesaural references in the book helped me find synonyms for my essay.

Conversation

Have you ever used a thesaural tool to expand your vocabulary?

Yeah, it's really helpful when I'm writing essays.

I find it interesting how it offers so many alternatives for words.

Absolutely! It makes my language sound much more varied and rich.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Thesaural** → It is formed from "thesaurus" (from Latin *thesaurus*, meaning treasure or storehouse) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "thesaural" refers to something that pertains to a treasury or a collection of valuable items, particularly in the context of words or vocabulary.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'treasure' ('thesaurus') that holds valuable words, and the '-al' means it relates to that treasure. This helps you remember that 'thesaural' pertains to a collection of words.

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