tantamount
/ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/
Group 14Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as GRE
Example in Context
The court ruled that the restriction was tantamount to censorship and therefore violated the constitutional guarantee of free speech.
Synonyms
equal toequivalentsame as
Etymology
So much in value or effect that it adds up to the same thing.
- tant (Latin) — so much
- amount (Latin) — to sum up
Memory Aid
🏔️Sounds like “tan ta mount”
A TANNED guy climbing a MOUNTAIN that’s so high it feels like it’s TANTAMOUNT to reaching the sky!
Visual Association
⚖️A scale perfectly balanced, with two identical apples on each side representing equal value.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “tantamount” mean on the GRE?
tantamount (adjective) means “Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as”. The court ruled that the restriction was tantamount to censorship and therefore violated the constitutional guarantee of free speech.
How to remember “tantamount” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “tantamount” sounds like “tan ta mount”. A TANNED guy climbing a MOUNTAIN that’s so high it feels like it’s TANTAMOUNT to reaching the sky!
What are synonyms for “tantamount”?
Common synonyms: equal to, equivalent, same as.