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nearly the same signification, and therefore may often be used interchangeably. See under Synonymous. [Written also synonyme.] All languages tend to clear themselves of synonyms as intellectual culture advances, the superfluous words being taken up and appropriated by new shades and combinations of thought evolved in t…

Synonyms. [Obs.] Fuller.

Synonymous. [Obs.]

Synonymously. [Obs.]

Same as Synonym.

The science, or the scientific treatment, of synonymous words.

Of or pertaining to synonyms, or synonymic; synonymous.

A dictionary of synonyms. C. J. Smith.

One who collects or explains synonyms.

To express by a synonym or synonyms; to give the synonym or synonyms corresponding to. This word "fortis" we may synonymize after all these fashions: stout, hardy, valiant, doughty, courageous, adventurous, brave, bold, daring, intrepid. Camden.

Having the character of a synonym; expressing the same thing; conveying the same, or approximately the same, idea. -- Syn*on"y*mous*ly, adv. These words consist of two propositions, which are not distinct in sense, but one and the same thing variously expressed; for wisdom and understanding are synonymous words here.…

The quality of being synonymous; sameness of meaning.

The act of desynonymizing.

To deprive of synonymous character; to discriminate in use; -- applied to words which have been employed as synonyms. Coleridge. Trench.

brief, methodical illustration of the principles of a science. In this sense it is nearly synonymous with synopsis.

A word of opposite meaning; a counterterm; -- used as a correlative of synonym. [R.] C. J. Smith.

generally trained to arms . . . they were not indifferently prepared. Sir W. Scott. [See Synonym under Because.]

In its etymological signification, the science of the stars; among the ancients, synonymous with astronomy; subsequently, the art of judging of the influences of the stars upon human affairs, and of foretelling events by their position and aspects.

The Anointed; an appellation given to Jesus, the Savior. It is synonymous with the Hebrew Messiah.

rpose; to intend; to imagine; to plot. Compassing and imagining the death of the king are synonymous terms; compassing signifying the purpose or design of the mind or will, and not, as in common speech, the carrying such design to effect. Blackstone.