HeyRuaHow to say “synonymy” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhchiallachas
- English:
- synonymy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-khee-uh-luh-khus” /ˈkoːˌxiəɫəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- comhchiallachais, an chomhchiallachais (e.g. staidéar an chomhchiallachais, the study of synonymy)
What does “comhchiallachas” mean?
- synonymy
- The fact or quality of two or more words having the same or nearly the same meaning.Also: synonymity, sameness of meaning.
“Comhchiallachas” with the article
Here is comhchiallachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhchiallachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhchiallachas, the Irish word for synonymy.
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Synonymy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for synonymy?
The Irish for synonymy is comhchiallachas (pronounced “KOH-khee-uh-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhchiallachas in Irish?
Comhchiallachas is said like “KOH-khee-uh-luh-khus” (IPA /ˈkoːˌxiəɫəxəsˠ/).
Does comhchiallachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhchiallachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhchiallachas change to chomhchiallachas or gcomhchiallachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhchiallachas becomes mo chomhchiallachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhchiallachas (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for 'a synonym' as opposed to 'synonymy'?
A single synonym is 'comhchiallach' (or 'focal comhchiallach'), while 'comhchiallachas' is the abstract phenomenon of synonymy.
What is the opposite of 'comhchiallachas'?
The opposite relation, antonymy, is usually expressed with 'frithchiallachas', and an antonym is 'frithchiallach'.
