Homonymy
Pronunciation: /ˈhɔmənɪmˈwaɪ/
Homonymy (noun)
- A situation where two words have the same sound or spelling but different meanings.
- The relationship between words that match in form, even if their meanings are not related.
Examples
- Homonymy happens when one form has different meanings.
- Homonymy can confuse readers when meanings are unrelated.