Synonyms for heteronym
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Noun
1. Homograph — A word having the same spelling as another, but with a different meaning and (often) pronunciation
Definitions
- n. 1
A word having the same spelling as another, but with a different meaning and (often) pronunciation.
Near-synonyms: heterophone, homograph
Related words
- Word family
- heteronymic heteronymous
Forms
- Plural
- heteronyms → homographs, heterophones…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| heteronym | steady | |
| homograph | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- homograph
- 11 letters
- heterophone