Definition of HOMONYMY

homonymy

Meanings

Plural: homonymies

Noun

  • the relation between two words that are spelled the same way but differ in meaning or the relation between two words that are pronounced the same way but differ in meaning
  • The property of being a homonym.

Origin / Etymology

From homonym + -y.

Synonyms

homonymity

Scrabble Score: 21

homonymy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
homonymy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
homonymy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

homonymy is a valid Words With Friends word