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synset

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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noun

Meaning 1

A set of one or more synonyms that are interchangeable in some context without changing the truth value of the proposition in which they are embedded.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, human-sciences, information-science, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: synonym ring

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a set of one or more synonyms

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: set

History

Etymology

Clipping of synonym set, coined in the context of the WordNet project.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: synset — set of one or more synonyms