समानार्थ

noun

समानार्थ meaning in English

A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

Detailed Explanation

In linguistics and lexicography, 'Samanarth' refers to a synonym; a word or phrase that shares the same or very similar meaning as another word in the same language. It is a fundamental concept in vocabulary expansion and stylistic variation, allowing speakers to avoid repetition or choose words with specific connotations while maintaining semantic equivalence.

📝 Cultural Context

In Indian English contexts, this term is often used in linguistic discussions or literary criticism to describe semantic equivalence. It is distinct from 'Samanakshar' (homophone), which refers to words that sound the same but have different meanings.

Example Sentences

शब्द 'सुंदर' का समानार्थ 'रमणीय' है।
The synonym for the word 'sundar' (beautiful) is 'ramniya' (lovely).
लेखक ने समानार्थ शब्दों का प्रयोग करके वाक्य को अधिक प्रभावशाली बनाया।
The author made the sentence more impactful by using synonymous words.