Ref: K.4375. A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language. Words that are synonyms are said to be synonymous, and the state of being a synonym is called synonymy.The word comes from Ancient Greek syn (ÏÏÎ½) (with) and onoma (á½Î½Î¿Î¼Î±) (name).ef: K.4375. A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language. Words that are synonyms are said to be synonymous, and the state of being a synonym is called synonymy.
exists and is an alternate of . 'Dictate' comes from Latin dictare meaning 'keep on saying'. The Latin verb dictare is related to dicere 'to say, speak'. English 'dictate' is not directly related to any Greek word. 'Dictate' comes from Latin <i>dictare</i> meaning 'keep on saying'. The Latin verb <i>dictare</i> is related to <i>dicere</i> 'to say, speak'. English 'dictate' is not directly related to any Greek word.
Word Root of distort. The Latin word torquÄre, meaning âto twist,â and its form tortus give us the root tort. Words from the Latin torquÄre have something to do with twisting. A retort, or angry reply to another's words, twists those words back at the person. To contort is to twist the body in unusual ways.