Homonymous
Pronunciation: /ˈhɔmənɪmˈoʊˈəs/
Homonymous (adjective)
- Describes words that have the same spelling or sound but different meanings.
Examples
- The word 'bat' is homonymous with a flying mammal and a sports equipment.
- The word 'bat' is homonymous with a flying animal and a sports tool.
Common collocations: homonymous terms, homonymous words