syn·on·y·mous

[si-non-uh-muhs]
adjective
having the character of synonyms or a synonym; equivalent in meaning; expressing or implying the same idea.

Origin:
1600–10; < Medieval Latin synōnymus < Greek synṓnymos, equivalent to syn- syn- + -ōnym- -onym + -os adj. suffix; see -ous

syn·on·y·mous·ly, adverb
syn·on·y·mous·ness, noun
non·syn·on·y·mous, adjective
non·syn·on·y·mous·ly, adverb
un·syn·on·y·mous, adjective
un·syn·on·y·mous·ly, adverb
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synonymous (sɪˈnɒnɪməs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj (foll by with)
1.  (often foll by with) being a synonym (of)
2.  closely associated (with) or suggestive (of): his name was synonymous with greed
 
syn'onymously
 
adv
 
syn'onymousness
 
n

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synonymous (sɪˈnɒnɪməs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj (foll by with)
1.  (often foll by with) being a synonym (of)
2.  closely associated (with) or suggestive (of): his name was synonymous with greed
 
syn'onymously
 
adv
 
syn'onymousness
 
n

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Word Origin & History

synonymous
c.1600, from M.L. synonymus, from Gk. synonymos (see synonym).
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Example sentences
Though sometimes used synonymously with weather, climate is actually a distinct
  term with important ecological ramifications.
The terms osteogenesis and ossification are often used synonymously to indicate
  the process of bone formation.
Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used
  synonymously.
The term commencement is often used synonymously with graduation.
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