Synonym

ro-nim, n. One of 2 or more words in the same language which are the precise equivalents of each other, or which have very nearly the same signification, and therefore are liable to be confounded together. — Synonimlc, «. (Gram.) The science, or scientific treatment, of synonymous words. — Synon'ymist, -Y-mist, n. One who" collects and explains synonymous words. — Synon'ymize, v. t. [-mized; linger or ink, then, boNboN, chair, get. C-mlzd), -mizixg.J To expre in different words the same meaning. — Synon'ymous, -I-mus, a. pre ing the same thing: conveying the same identical: interchangeable; pert, to synonyms. — Synon'ymy, -I-ml. -i-ml. n. Quality Qu of being )eing ymous. (Rhet.) A figure by which synonymous words are used to amplify a discourse, Synopsis, sin-op's is, n.; pi. -ses, -sez. A general or a collection of heads or parts so arranged exhibit a general view of the whole; conspectus; abridgment; compendium; epitome; abstract op'tic, -tical. a. Affording a general view whole, or of the principal parts of a thing. — Synop'tically, adv. In such a manner as to present eral view in a short compa . 446