ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Synonymia

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Synonymia is a noun meaning (rhetoric) The use of two or more synonyms together to amplify or explain a given subject or term. A kind of repetition that adds force.

Meaning

(rhetoric) The use of two or more synonyms together to amplify or explain a given subject or term. A kind of repetition that adds force.

Example Sentences

At its simplest (sometimes called synonymia simplex), it takes the form of synonymous words arranged in doublets, […] .

Word Forms

Synonyms for synonymia

Depending on context, synonyms include synonymy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include synonymy, synonymics, commoratio, hypersynonymy, synonymomania, syntheton.

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