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- [huh-mon-uh-muh s, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒn ə məs, hoʊ-/
- /həmˈɒnɪməs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [huh-mon-uh-muh s, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒn ə məs, hoʊ-/
Definitions of homonymous word
- adjective homonymous of the nature of homonyms; having the same name. 1
- noun homonymous Having the same name as another. 1
- adjective homonymous of, or having the nature of, a homonym 0
- adjective homonymous having the same name 0
- adjective homonymous of or pertaining to a homonym. 0
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Origin of homonymous
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin homōnymus < Greek homṓnymos of the same name, equivalent to hom(o)- homo- + -ōnymos named, adj. derivative of ónyma name, -onym (for vowel lengthening see anonymous); see -ous
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Parts of speech for Homonymous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
homonymous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
homonymous usage trend in Literature
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