Heterophemy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heterophemy is a noun meaning The use of one word or phrase when another is meant.
Meaning
The use of one word or phrase when another is meant.
Word Forms
- heterophemies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heteronymy, xenonymy, homophonics, antimetathesis, polyonymy, paronym.
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