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homophonic

[ hom-uh-fon-ik, hoh-muh- ]
/ ˌhɒm əˈfɒn ɪk, ˌhoʊ mə- /
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adjective

having the same sound.
Music. having one part or melody predominating (opposed to polyphonic).

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Nearby words

  1. homophobe,
  2. homophobia,
  3. homophobic,
  4. homophone,
  5. homophones,
  6. homophonous,
  7. homophony,
  8. homophyly,
  9. homoplastic,
  10. homoplastic graft

Origin of homophonic

1875–80; < Greek homóphōn(os) (see homophonous) + -ic
Related formshom·o·phon·i·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for homophonic

homophonic

/ (ˌhɒməˈfɒnɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to homophony
of or relating to music in which the parts move together rather than independently
Derived Formshomophonically, adverb
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