SYNONYMIZE

Etymology

Verb

synonymize (third-person singular simple present synonymizes, present participle synonymizing, simple past and past participle synonymized)

To express by a synonym or synonyms.

(taxonomy) To identify two taxonomic terms as synonyms, thus equating two potentially disparate categories.

Source: Wiktionary


Syn*on"y*mize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Synonymized; p. pr. & vb. n. Synonymizing.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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