Definitions for tantamount
ˈtæn təˌmaʊnttan·ta·mount

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. equivalent, tantamount(p)adjective

   being essentially equal to something

   "it was as good as gold"; "a wish that was equivalent to a command"; "his statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. tantamountnoun

   Something which has the same value or amount (as something else).

2. tantamountverb

   To amount to as much; to be equivalent.

3. tantamountadjective

   Equivalent in meaning or effect.

4. Etymology: From tant amunter.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. TANTAMOUNTnoun

   Equivalent.

   Etymology: French.

   If one third of our coin were gone, and so men had equally one third less money than they have, it must be tantamount; and what I ’scape of one third less, another must make up. John Locke.

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1. tantamount

   The Richleighs of Tantamount is a children's historical novel written by British author Barbara Willard. It was originally published in the United Kingdom in 1966 by the publishers, Constable, before being published in the United States by Harcourt, Brace & World in June 1967. C. Walter Hodges drew the line illustrations and painted the cover portrait for the original edition.

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1. tantamount

   Tantamount is an adjective that means equivalent in seriousness or significance, or virtually the same as something in effect or value. It typically describes situations, actions, or statements that have the same consequences or implications as another.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Tantamountadjective

   equivalent in value, signification, or effect

2. Tantamountverb

   to be tantamount or equivalent; to amount

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Tantamount

   tan′ta-mownt, adj. amounting to so much or to the same: equivalent: equal in value or meaning.—n. Tan′tity, the fact of being or having so much.—adv. Tan′to (mus.), so much or too much. [O. Fr., tant—L. tantum, so much, so great, and O. Fr. amonter, to amount.]

How to pronounce tantamount?

1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Oliver

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tantamount in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tantamount in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of tantamount in a Sentence

1. The Edmond de Rothschild Group:

   We deplore this decision, which is tantamount to appropriating the use of the Rothschild family name, without any distinguishing element, and adds to confusion between the groups.

2. Ned Price:

   India is enduring a deeply concerning outbreak and the entire country has been affected. We obviously do have a large diplomatic presence within India, it is tantamount to the deep engagement and partnership we have with India, but I'm not in a position to speak to any cases within our staff or embassy community.

3. Manuel Valls:

   Manuel Valls is being deliberately vague when he talks about a fairer distribution of foreigners washing up on Europe's shores - which is tantamount to an increase in the migratory burden already weighing on France.

4. Nick Loeb:

   I didn't create lives lightly. This was very, very important to me, to the point where, when we created these lives and we put them into a surrogate, we were coming up with names for our children. And so, to do anything besides continue their journey towards life and birth to me is tantamount to destruction.

5. The North Korean spokesman:

   What the U.S. is taking the issue is not about the range but the prohibition of the launch itself using ballistic technology, this is, after all, tantamount to a demand that the DPRK should give up its self-defensive right.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=tantamount
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tantamount
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=tantamount
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tantamount
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tantamount
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=tantamount