tantamount — equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/
Example Sentences
- Eating pizza for breakfast every day is tantamount to declaring war on your health.
- His refusal to apologize was tantamount to ending their friendship.
- Asking your mom to cook while she's angry is tantamount to requesting poison for dinner.
tantamount
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtæntəmaʊnt/]
equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as
Staying silent here is tantamount to agreeing with him.
The right choice is paramount - each path tantamount to fate's mount!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Anglo-Norman French 'tant amount' meaning 'amounts to as much.' The phrase combines the Old French 'tant' (so much) with 'amounter' (to amount to), which derives from Latin 'ad' (to) and 'montem' (mountain/sum).
Breakdown
tant (so much) + amount (to sum up) = tantamount (equivalent in value or effect)
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📝Examples
“Eating pizza for breakfast every day is tantamount to declaring war on your health.”
“His refusal to apologize was tantamount to ending their friendship.”
“Asking your mom to cook while she's angry is tantamount to requesting poison for dinner.”
“The company's decision was tantamount to admitting their product was defective.”
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