adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having common meaning. More specifically, terms (words or phrases) T and T′ are parasynonyms if:; S₁ is a sense of T and S₂ is a sense of T′. not-comparable
2. 2
   Having common meaning. More specifically, terms (words or phrases) T and T′ are parasynonyms if:; S₁ is similar to S₂, but not identical. not-comparable
3. 3
   Relating to parasynonymy. not-comparable

Etymology

From para- + synonymous or parasynonym + -ous.

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