homonymous
/həˈmɑnəməs/
adjective
- Having the same spelling or pronunciation as another word but a different meaning.
- Students often struggle with homonymous terms like 'bat' (animal) and 'bat' (sports equipment).
- The dictionary lists homonymous entries separately to avoid confusion.
- 'Bank' (financial institution) and 'bank' (river side) are homonymous words.
- Having the same name as something else.
- The homonymous characters in the novel caused some reader confusion.
- In biology, homonymous species share the same scientific name.
- The two towns are homonymous, both called Springfield.
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