German Meaning of homophonous

Homophon

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Definitions and Meaning of homophonous in English

Wordnet

homophonous (a)

characteristic of the phenomenon of words of different origins that are pronounced the same way

Webster

homophonous (a.)

Originally, sounding alike; of the same pitch; unisonous; monodic.

Now used for plain harmony, note against note, as opposed to polyphonic harmony, in which the several parts move independently, each with its own melody.

Expressing the same sound by a different combination of letters; as, bay and bey.

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Homophon

characteristic of the phenomenon of words of different origins that are pronounced the same wayOriginally, sounding alike; of the same pitch; unisonous; monodic

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homophonic => Homofon, homophone => Homophon, homophobic => homophob, homophobe => Homophob, homophile => homophil,