homophonous

[ huh-mof-uh-nuhs, hoh- ]

adjective

identical in pronunciation.

Origin of homophonous

1745–55; <Greek homóphōnos of the same sound; see homo-, phon-, -ous

Words Nearby homophonous

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How to use homophonous in a sentence

Zoom tended to dominate remote learning and work over the past 18 months, but for many schools in California, the homophonous “Zum” seems set to be the driving force for the post-pandemic school year.
Back to School, Ready or Not | Eromo Egbejule | August 27, 2021 | Ozy
homophonous: words differently written but indistinguishable in sound, applied to different conceptions.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for homophonous

homophonous

/ (hɒˈmɒfənəs) /

adjective

of, relating to, or denoting a homophone

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