Tantamount

Pronunciation: /ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/

Definitions of tantamount

adjective equivalent in value, significance, or effect

Example Sentences

A1 Being on time is tantamount to being respectful.

A2 Following the rules is tantamount to success in this company.

B1 Proper communication skills are tantamount to effective teamwork.

B2 Having a strong work ethic is tantamount to achieving your goals.

C1 Transparency in business dealings is tantamount to building trust with clients.

C2 Maintaining confidentiality is tantamount to being a trustworthy professional.

Examples of tantamount in a Sentence

formal The CEO's decision was tantamount to a major company restructuring.

informal Skipping class is tantamount to getting detention.

slang Cheating on the test is tantamount to playing yourself.

figurative Her smile was tantamount to a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

Grammatical Forms of tantamount

• past tense: tantamounted
• plural: tantamounts
• comparative: more tantamount
• superlative: most tantamount
• present tense: is tantamount
• future tense: will be tantamount
• perfect tense: has been tantamount
• continuous tense: is being tantamount
• singular: tantamount
• positive degree: tantamount
• infinitive: to tantamount
• gerund: tantamounting
• participle: tantamounted

Origin and Evolution of tantamount

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'tantamount' originated from the Old French phrase 'tant amunter' which means 'to amount to as much'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'tantamount' has come to mean equivalent in value, significance, or effect, and is commonly used in English language to convey a sense of equality or comparability.