Heteronym

//ˈhɛt.ə.ɹoʊ.nɪm//

Word Type

Noun

The word "heteronym" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

heteronymic heteronymous

Context

linguistics literature

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Related Terms

alternative pronunciation alternative spelling different distinct heterophone & heterograph heterophone & homograph homonym homophone homophone & heterograph homophone & homograph identical polyphone same synonym

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