"word having the same sense as another," early 15c. (but usually in plural form before 18c., or, if singular, as synonyma), from Old French synonyme (12c.) and directly from Late Latin synonymum, from Greek synonymon "word having the same sense as another," noun use of neuter of synonymos "having the same name as, synonymous," from syn- "together, same" (see syn-) + onyma, Aeolic dialectal form of onoma "name" (see name (n.)).
例文
1. Zhuge Liang is a synonym for wisdom in folklore.
諸葛亮は民間伝承では知恵の代名詞となっている。
2.The term "industrial democracy "is often used as a synonym for worker participation.「工業民主」という言葉は、「労働者参加」の同義語としてよく使われる。
3.Though perhaps that is merely a synonym for mercenary.
ただし、これは利益のみの同義語にすぎないかもしれませんが。
4.Its another,older,usage is a synonym for conveyance.