homonymity

Example:The word 'flower' and 'flour' are homonyms, as they sound the same but have different meanings.

Definition:A word that is identical in sound or spelling but has a different meaning from another word. Homophones and homographs are different subtypes of homonyms.

Example:In the sentence 'Folks are looking for some nooky, but they're not sure if it's a bear or a pear in the bushes,' 'knooky' and 'bear' are homophones.

Definition:A word that sounds the same as another word but differs in meaning. Homophones are a type of homonym.

Example:The words 'bass', as in a fish, and 'bass', as in a musical instrument, are homographs.

Definition:A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different pronunciation. Homographs are a type of homonym.

Example:Studying homonymity helps us understand the semantic relationships between words.

Definition:Of, relating to, or denoting meaning in language.

Example:Understanding homonymity often requires a careful consideration of pronunciation.

Definition:The way in which a word or phrase is spoken or sounded out.