heteronym

美 ['hetərənɪm]
英 ['hetərənɪm]
  • n.同形异音异义词;(两种语言中的)对译同义词;多音字
  • 网络同形异义字;异名者
复数:heteronyms  
heteronym
n.
1.
同形异音异义词(如表示“撕裂”的 tear 与表示“眼泪”的 tear)one of two or more words that have the same spelling but different meanings and pronunciation, for exampletear meaningrip andtear meaningliquid from the eye
2.
异形同义词(如 lift 和 elevator)one of two or more words that refer to the same thing, for examplelift andelevator