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synonymously

/sɪˈnɑː.nə.məs.li/
syn · on · y · mous · ly

Adjective:synonymous
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1

In a manner having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word, phrase, or expression; interchangeably.

Example

"In everyday conversation, the terms 'mass' and 'weight' are often used synonymously, even though they have distinct definitions in physics."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'synonymous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Late Latin 'synonymus' and Ancient Greek 'synōnymos' (having the same name or meaning), from 'syn-' (together) and 'onyma' (name).

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