homonymic Definition
relating to or denoting words that have the same spelling and pronunciation but different meanings and origins.
Using homonymic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "homonymic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The words 'bank' (financial institution) and 'bank' (side of a river) are homonymic.
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Homonymic words can be confusing for language learners.
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Summary: homonymic in Brief
The term 'homonymic' [hɒˈmɒnɪmɪk] describes words that have the same spelling and pronunciation but different meanings and origins. Examples include 'bank' (financial institution) and 'bank' (side of a river). Homonymic words can be confusing for language learners.
