homonym
noun
a word pronounced the same as another but differing in meaning, whether spelled the same way or not, as heir and air; a homophone.
homonymic
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a word derived from
homonym.
Example Sentences
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The simplest type of homonymic confusion occurs at large gatherings: parties, dinners, or barbecues.
From Slate ● Aug. 2, 2012
Costly lawyers argued before the Supreme Court of the U. S. last week over homonymic trademarks.
From Time Magazine Archive
The odd effect is created by arranging French words to form homonymic approximations of the familiar English rhymes; the literal translation is always something wildly nonsensical.
From Time Magazine Archive
