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Homonym

homonym (word with same form but different meaning)

noun ho-mo-NUEM Rare
Communication Language

Origin: from Greek homos (same) + onoma (name)

Usage Note

Homonym is a word that sounds and/or is spelled like another but has a different meaning, e.g. German Bank (bench / bank). Homonyms often arise from distinct etymological origins that converged over time.

Examples

"Das Wort 'Kiefer' ist ein Homonym: Es bezeichnet sowohl einen Baum als auch einen Knochen."

Natural Translation

The word 'Kiefer' is a homonym: it refers to both a tree (pine) and a bone (jaw).

Literal Translation

The word 'Kiefer' is a homonym: it designates both a tree and a bone.

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