Where does “hypersynonymy” come from?
hypersynonymy (English) comes from English synonymy, from French synonymie — synonymy.
hypersynonymy (English): The existence of a very large number of synonyms for a single concept
Definitions
- The existence of a very large number of synonyms for a single concept
Ancestry of “hypersynonymy”, step by step
hypersynonymy traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English synonymy
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | synonymy | The quality of being synonymous; sameness of... |
| 2 | French | synonymie | synonymy |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |