heteronym

/ˈhɛt.əɹ.ə(ʊ).nɪm/ · noun

Meaning

A word having the same spelling as another, but a different pronunciation and meaning.
A fictitious character created by an author for the purpose of writing in a different style.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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Descendant words

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Sources

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