synonymous

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synonymous adjective. E17.
[from medieval Latin synonymus from Greek sunonumos: see SYNONYM, -OUS.]
Having the character of a synonym; equivalent in meaning; (of a word or phrase) denoting the same thing or idea as another. Also, (of things) of the same nature but denoted by different names. Freq. foll. by with, (now rare) to. E17.
R. Niebuhr State and nation are not synonymous and..states frequently incorporate several nationalities.
b. Synonymic. rare. E19.
Of a word, idea, etc.: suggestive of or associated with another. Freq. foll. by with. M17.
M. Lane The one whose name is synonymous with tyranny. B. Chatwin Revolutionary freedom was synonymous with free love.
a. Of the same description; similar. L17.
b. Having the same name; denoted by the same word; = HOMONYMOUS 2. Now rare. M18.
synonymously adverb by or as a synonym, with the same meaning M17.
synonymousness noun M19.