hypersynonymy

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noun

The existence of a very large number of synonyms for a single concept.

“Near-synonym: polyonymy”

Similar
overlexicalizationpolyonymy
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Meanings

nounhypersynonymy (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesThe existence of a very large number of synonyms for a single concept.

    Near-synonym: polyonymy

    Synonyms: overlexicalization, polyonymy

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe existence of a very large number of synonyms for a single concept.

Similar
overlexicalizationpolyonymy
Also see
overlexicalizationpolyonymy

Origin

From hyper- + synonymy.

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APA

hypersynonymy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypersynonymy

MLA

“hypersynonymy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypersynonymy. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hypersynonymy,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypersynonymy.

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