Heteronym

[hetәrәnim]

Definition

(noun.) two words are heteronyms if they are spelled the same way but differ in pronunciation; 'the word `bow' is an example of a heteronym'.

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Definition

(n.) That which is heteronymous; a thing having a different name or designation from some other thing; -- opposed to homonym.

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Definition

n. a word spelled like another but with a different sound and meaning as lead to guide; lead the metal.—adj. Heteron′ymous.—n. Heteron′ymy.

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