near-synonym

Noun

Meaning

near-synonym (plural near-synonyms)

(linguistics) A term whose meaning is similar, but not identical, to that of another term.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

near synonym

Synonyms

parasynonym plesionym poecilonym quasi-synonym

Close letter words and terms

near-sightedness near-sonic near-syncope nearabout nearabouts nearbout