Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tantamount
Adjective
/ˈtæn.tə.maʊnt/
Definition
Equivalent in value, meaning, or significance.
Examples
- His silence was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
- Ignoring the problem is tantamount to supporting it.
Meaning
When something is tantamount to something else, it means they are essentially the same in effect or importance.
Synonyms
- Equivalent
- Comparable
- Equal
- Same
