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heteronym

[ het-er-uh-nim ]

noun

  1. a word spelled the same as another but having a different sound and meaning, as lead (to conduct) and lead (a metal).

heteronym

/ ˈhɛtərəʊˌnɪm; ˌhɛtəˈrɒnɪməs /

noun

  1. See homograph
    one of two or more words pronounced differently but spelt alike Compare homograph

    the two English words spelt ``bow'' are heteronyms

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Derived Forms

  • heteronymous, adjective
  • ˌheterˈonymously, adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of heteronym1

From the Late Greek word heterṓnymos, dating back to 1880–85. See hetero-, -onym

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Word History and Origins

Origin of heteronym1

C17: from Late Greek heteronumos, from Greek hetero- + onoma name

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