Definition of SYNONYMOUS

synonymous

Meanings

Adjective

  • (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same

Adj

  • Having a similar (sometimes identical) meaning. (See Usage notes below)
  • Of, or being a synonym.
  • Such that both its forms yield the same sequenced protein.

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin synōnymus, from Ancient Greek συνώνυμος (sunṓnumos). By surface analysis, synonym + -ous.

Scrabble Score: 18

synonymous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
synonymous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
synonymous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

synonymous is a valid Words With Friends word