homonymic

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Definitions of homonymic word

noun homonymic Phonetics. a word pronounced the same as another but differing in meaning, whether spelled the same way or not, as heir and air; a homophone (def 1). 1
noun homonymic a word that is both a homophone and a homograph, that is, exactly the same as another in sound and spelling but different in meaning, as chase “to pursue” and chase “to ornament metal.”. 1
noun homonymic (loosely) a word of the same written form as another but of different meaning and usually origin, whether pronounced the same way or not, as bear “to carry; support” and bear “animal” or lead “to conduct” and lead “metal;” a homograph. 1
noun homonymic Obsolete. a namesake. 1
noun homonymic Biology. a name given to a species or genus that has already been assigned to a different species or genus and that is therefore rejected. 1
noun homonymic Having the same form (orthographic/phonetic) but unrelated meaning. 1

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

1635-45; < Latin homōnymum < Greek homṓnymon, neuter of homṓnymos homonymous

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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