HOMOPHONOUS
\hˈɒməfənəs], \hˈɒməfənəs], \h_ˈɒ_m_ə_f_ə_n_ə_s]\
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(linguistics) the phenomenon of words of different origins coming to pronounced the same way; "homophonous words"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Originally, sounding alike; of the same pitch; unisonous; monodic.
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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.
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Expressing the same sound by a different combination of letters; as, bay and bey.
By Oddity Software
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Originally, sounding alike; of the same pitch; unisonous; monodic.
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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.
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Expressing the same sound by a different combination of letters; as, bay and bey.
By Noah Webster.
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