synonymize

verb — 2 senses

synonymize

verb

/sɪˈnɒnɪˌmaɪz/

Etymology From synonym + -ize.

1

To express by a synonym or synonyms.

  • This word fortis we may synonymize after all these fashions: stout, hardy, valiant, doughty, courageous, adventurous, brave, bold, daring, intrepid.c. 1605, William Camden, Remains concerning Britain : their languages, names, surnames, allusions, anagramms, armories, moneys, impreses, apparel, artillerie, wise speeches, provervs, poesies, epitaphs:
2

Biology, Natural sciences, Taxonomy To identify two taxonomic terms as synonyms, thus equating two potentially disparate categories.

Derived terms
desynonymize, synonymization, synonymizer

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