Definition: The term "compotatory" in the context of linguistics refers to a situation where two or more words have similar meanings but are used interchangeably, often due to their usage frequency and context. It is a common phenomenon observed in many languages, particularly those with extensive vocabulary. In English, for example, the word "compete" can be used both as an adjective meaning "to compete" (as in "the competition between the two teams") or as a noun meaning "a game