Looking for synonyms for homonym? We’ve got you covered!
Here’s a list of other ways to say homonym.
- Homophone
- Homograph
- Polyseme
- Capitonym
- Heteronym
- Homotype
- Autoantonym
- Synophone
- Homonymic
- Orthonym
Want to learn how to say homonym professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.
1. Homophone
Appropriate Use: Words that sound the same but have different meanings and usually different spellings.
Example: “The words ‘flower’ and ‘flour’ are homophones.”
2. Homograph
Appropriate Use: Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings, and sometimes different pronunciations.
Example: “The word ‘lead’ can refer to a metal or being in charge, making it a homograph.”
3. Polyseme
Appropriate Use: A word that has several related meanings.
Example: “The word ‘mouth’ as in the mouth of a river and mouth of a person is a polyseme.”
4. Capitonym
Appropriate Use: Words that change their meaning (and sometimes pronunciation) when capitalized.
Example: “March (the month) and march (to walk) are an example of a capitonym.”
5. Heteronym
Appropriate Use: Words that are spelled identically but have different pronunciations and meanings.
Example: “The word ‘row’ can mean a line or to propel a boat, making it a heteronym.”
6. Homotype
Appropriate Use: Words that are similar in form or type.
Example: “In typography, ‘homotype’ might refer to different fonts that have a similar appearance.”
7. Autoantonym
Appropriate Use: A word with multiple meanings, one of which is the reverse of another.
Example: “The word ‘sanction’ can mean both to permit and to penalize, so it is an autoantonym.”
8. Synophone
Appropriate Use: Words that sound similar, but may not be homophones.
Example: “The words ‘cel’ and ‘sell’ are synophones.”
9. Homonymic
Appropriate Use: Pertaining to or characteristic of a homonym.
Example: “The homonymic relationship between ‘bear’ (the animal) and ‘bear’ (to carry) can be confusing.”
10. Orthonym
Appropriate Use: The correct or original name of a word.
Example: “In discussions of synonyms and homonyms, understanding the orthonym is crucial for clear communication.”
