synset
/ˈsɪnsɛt/
noun
- A group of words that are synonyms or closely related in meaning, used in lexical databases like WordNet.
- In WordNet, each synset represents a single concept.
- The dictionary grouped 'happy', 'glad', and 'cheerful' into one synset.
- The synset for 'car' includes 'automobile', 'vehicle', and 'motorcar'.