homeograph

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From homeo- (“similar”) +‎ -graph (“writing”).

Pronunciation

Noun

homeograph (plural homeographs)

  1. A word similar — but not identical — in spelling to another.
    Coordinate terms: heterograph, homoiophone, homophone, homograph, homonym
  2. (historical) A printed copy of a drawing produced by the process of homeography.
    Coordinate terms: mimeograph, photostat
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