Ref: K.4375. A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language. Words that are synonyms are said to be synonymous, and the state of being a synonym is called synonymy.The word comes from Ancient Greek syn (ÏÏÎ½) (with) and onoma (á½Î½Î¿Î¼Î±) (name).ef: K.4375. A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language. Words that are synonyms are said to be synonymous, and the state of being a synonym is called synonymy.
exists and is an alternate of . 'Dictate' comes from Latin dictare meaning 'keep on saying'. The Latin verb dictare is related to dicere 'to say, speak'. English 'dictate' is not directly related to any Greek word. 'Dictate' comes from Latin <i>dictare</i> meaning 'keep on saying'. The Latin verb <i>dictare</i> is related to <i>dicere</i> 'to say, speak'. English 'dictate' is not directly related to any Greek word.
A Word Root is the Main Foundation of the Word. Some examples: In the term excision, the root cis means to cut. The process of cutting out is called excision. In the term epidemic, the root dem means people. In the term malignant, the root malign means bad kind. In the term necrosis, the root necr means death.In the term antipyretic, the root pyret means fever. In the term macroscopic, the root scop means to examine. In the term prophylactic, the root prophylact means guarding. A combining form is a word root to which a vowel has been added.n the term excision, the root cis means to cut. The process of cutting out is called excision. In the term epidemic, the root dem means people. In the term malignant, the root malign means bad kind. In the term necrosis, the root necr means death. In the term antipyretic, the root pyret means fever.