noun
homograph
Homograph (noun) means a word written the same way as another word but usually coming from a different origin.
noun
1
A word written the same way as another word but usually coming from a different origin.
2
(computing) A character or string that appears the same as another one when displayed.
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Etymology
Formed from homo- and -graph.
Rhymes for homograph
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What is the meaning of homograph?
"homograph" (noun) means a word written the same way as another word but usually coming from a different origin.
What are the different meanings of homograph?
"homograph" has 2 main meanings: 1. A word written the same way as another word but usually coming from a different origin; 2. (computing) A character or string that appears the same as another one when displayed.