different between terms vs synonymize

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /t??mz/
• (US) IPA^(key): /t?mz/

Noun

terms

1. plural of term

Verb

terms

1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of term

Anagrams

• ERTMS

Swedish

Noun

terms

1. indefinite genitive singular of term

English

Etymology

synonym +? -ize

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /s??n?n??ma?z/

Verb

synonymize (third-person singular simple present synonymizes, present participle synonymizing, simple past and past participle synonymized)

1. To express by a synonym or synonyms.
   • c. 1605, William Camden, Remains concerning Britain : their languages, names, surnames, allusions, anagramms, armories, moneys, impreses, apparel, artillerie, wise speeches, provervs, poesies, epitaphs

     This word fortis we may synonymize after all these fashions: stout, hardy, valiant, doughty, courageous, adventurous, brave, bold, daring, intrepid.

2. (taxonomy) To identify two taxonomic terms as synonyms, thus equating two potentially disparate categories.

References

• synonymize in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.