synonym

noun

1. 1

   (strictly) A word whose meaning is the same as that of another word.

2. 2

   A word or phrase with a meaning that is the same as, or very similar to, another word or phrase.

   ““Happy” is a synonym of “glad”.”

3. 3

   Any of the formal names for a taxon, including the valid name (i.e. the senior synonym).

4. 4

   Any name for a taxon, usually a validly published, formally accepted one, but often also an unpublished name.

5. 5

   An alternative (often shorter) name defined for an object in a database.