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.
Some other words with the same root word of dict are contradict, which means to speak against; dictation, w â¦ hich means to write down what someone says; predict, which means to say what will happen before it occurs; and dictionary, which means a reference book in which spoken or written words are defined.