Synonyms for homonym
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A word that sounds or is spelled the same as another word (but not necessarily both). A word that both sounds and is spelled the same as another word.
Related words
- Word family
- homonymic homonymical homonymous homonymy homophone
- Is a kind of
- word term
Forms
- Plural
- homonyms → name-sakes, polysemes…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| homonym | steady | |
| polyseme | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- polyseme