Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
synonymies
Noun
/sɪˈnɒnɪmiz/
Definition
The state or condition of being synonymous; the relationship between words that have similar meanings.
Examples
- In the study of linguistics, understanding synonymies can help clarify nuances in language.
- The synonymies between ‘happy’ and ‘joyful’ demonstrate how slight variations can change the tone of a sentence.
- Writers often utilize synonymies to avoid repetition and enrich their vocabulary.
Meaning
Synonymies refers to groups of words that can be used interchangeably because they have the same or very similar meanings.
Synonyms
- similarities
- equivalents
- parallels
- alternatives
