What is another word for Homonymy?

Pronunciation: [hˈɒmənˌɪmi] (IPA)

Homonymy, the phenomenon of having the same sound or spelling but different meanings, is a fascinating feature of language. Synonyms for homonymy include polysemy, which refers to having multiple meanings for a single word, and homographs, which are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. Additionally, homophones are words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings, while homonyms can refer to both homophones and homographs. Other related terms include heteronym, which are words that are spelled the same but pronounced differently with different meanings, and homoparonyms, which are words that are spelled and pronounced alike but have different meanings. Homonymy exemplifies the complexity and richness of language, with different words representing a variety of nuances and meanings.

What are the hypernyms for Homonymy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Homonymy

This striking fact may be interpreted as a positive proof that the spider-symbol, employed by the Mexicans, must have originated in Yucatan, from the mere Homonymy of two Maya words.
"The Fundamental Principles of Old and New World Civilizations"
Zelia Nuttall
And, by a strange chance of Homonymy, his title remained unchanged despite his change of estate.
"The Life of Cesare Borgia"
Raphael Sabatini

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