homonym
What is another word for homonym? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A word that is spelled or pronounced the same as another word, though not necessarily both.
We haven't recorded synonyms for homonym yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use homonym
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a pair of homonyms
common homonyms
true homonyms
list of homonyms
The strict semantics sense is more technical than the everyday, looser use of the word.
Etymology
Homonym comes from Latin homonymum, itself taken from Ancient Greek homonymon, a word built from roots meaning same and name.
Full origin of homonym →Frequently asked questions
What is a homonym?
It is a word that shares its spelling or pronunciation, or both, with another word that has a different meaning.
What is the difference between a homonym, a homograph and a homophone?
A homograph shares spelling only, a homophone shares sound only, and a true homonym in the strict sense shares both.
Where does the word homonym come from?
It traces back through Latin homonymum to Ancient Greek homonymon, formed from elements meaning same and name.
