Homophonics
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Homophonics is a noun meaning Synonym of homophone.
Meaning
Synonym of homophone.
More Meanings
- Homophonic composition
Example Sentences
[...] in truth, Gluck was never interested in counterpoint he always thought in terms of homophonics (chordal relationships).
Mr. Waite based his method upon a study of homophonics, i. e., the words that have a like sound and a like meaning in different languages.
The principle of parsimony, I suggest, creates a residual category of homophonics, or chance convergences of two or more interpretations to a single phonetic string.
Perfectly suited to monosyllabic languages like Sumerian, this principle allows a picture of something to express a syllable in spoken language, taking advantage of homophonics.
Synonyms for homophonics
Depending on context, synonyms include homophone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monophonic, homoiophony, homeophony, homoeophony, homoiophone, homonym.
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