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[hɒˈmɒfənɪ] | [hɒˈmɒfənɪ] | ||
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
The situation in which a single form has two or more entirely distinct meanings. | The situation in which a single form has two or more entirely distinct meanings. | ||
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
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''club''- a social organization <br/> | ''club''- a social organization <br/> | ||
''club''- a blunt weapon | ''club''- a blunt weapon | ||
==Related terms== | ==Related terms== | ||
* [[Glossary:Homonym|homonym]] | |||
* [[Glossary:Homograph|homograph]] | |||
==References and links== | ==References and links== | ||
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Homphony
[hɒˈmɒfənɪ]
Definition
The situation in which a single form has two or more entirely distinct meanings.
Examples
club- a social organization
club- a blunt weapon
Related terms