Word Origin
a word spelled the same as another but having a different sound and meaning, as lead (to conduct) and lead (a metal). Show More
Origin of heteronym From the
Late Greek word
heterṓnymos, dating back to
1880–85. See
hetero- ,
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British Dictionary definitions for heteronym one of two or more words pronounced differently but spelt alike the two English words spelt ``bow'' are heteronyms Compare homograph Show More
Derived Forms heteronymous (ˌhɛtəˈrɒnɪməs ), adjective heteronymously , adverb Word Origin for heteronym C17: from Late Greek heteronumos, from Greek hetero- + onoma name
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Word Origin and History for heteronym n. "word having the same spelling as another but with a different sound and meaning," 1880s, also "a thing's name in one language that is an exact translation of its name in another;" from hetero- + -onym "name" (see name ). Related: Heteronymic ; heteronymous .
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