homograph

Meanings

• A word that is spelled identically but has different meanings based on the context in which it is used.

  - "The athlete crossed the finish line in first place. (homograph meaning 'to complete or finish')"
  - "The scientist was able to identify the homograph 'arachnid' (spider) in her laboratory."

• An example of a homograph is the word 'bank'. This word can mean 'a financial institution where people deposit or withdraw money' or 'the side of a body of water'. The meaning of the word depends on the context in which it is used.

  - "I need to deposit some money into my bank account."
  - "The children enjoyed building sandcastles on the bank of the lake."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈhoʊməɡɹæf/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with homograph
bank , hank , prank , spank

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. ["bank", "banc", "bench", "bunk", "bulk"]
   

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Variants

List of all variants of homograph that leads to same result
homograph , homographic , homographs

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

bank, banks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the term 'homograph' can be traced back to the 19th century. The term was first coined by English philologist Henry Bradley in his work 'A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles'. Bradley defined 'homograph' as 'a word that is spelled identically but has different meanings based on the context in which it is used'. Since then, the term 'homograph' has become an established term in linguistics and philology.

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Trivia

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1. {"fact"=>"The word 'homograph' comes from the Greek words 'homos' meaning 'same' and 'graphé' meaning 'writing'.", "quiz_question"=>"What is the origin of the term 'homograph'?", "quiz_answer"=>"The term 'homograph' comes from the Greek words 'homos' meaning 'same' and 'graphé' meaning 'writing'."}

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Homonym: A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same way as another word but has a different meaning. Homographs are a type of homonym where the homonyms are spelled identically but have different meanings.

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Culture

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[{"term"=>"Banksy", "description"=>"Banksy is an anonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and film director. His satirical and iconic works often include images, graffiti, and installations that critique society, politics, and culture. Banksy's works have gained international recognition and acclaim, and have been the subject of numerous exhibitions, publications, and documentaries."}]

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