Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hom-uh-nim]
- /ˈhɒm ə nɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hom-uh-nim]
- /ˈhɒm ə nɪm/
Definitions of homonymity word
- noun homonymity 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 homonymity 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 homonymity (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 homonymity Obsolete. a namesake. 1
- noun homonymity 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
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Origin of homonymity
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin homōnymum < Greek homṓnymon, neuter of homṓnymos homonymous
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Parts of speech for Homonymity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
homonymity popularity
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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
homonymity usage trend in Literature
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