homonymous
pronunciation
How to pronounce homonymous in British English:
UK [hɒ'mɒnɪməs]
How to pronounce homonymous in American English:
US [hoʊ'mɒnəməs]
Word Origin
- homonymous (adj.)
- 1620s, from Latin homonymus, from Greek homonymos "having the same name" (see homonym). Homonymy "quality of being homonymous" is from 1590s.
Example
- 1. The quality or condition of being homonymous .
- 2. In the case of homonymous geographical indications for wines , protection shall be accorded to each indication , subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 of article 22 .
- 3. Initial examination showed global aphasia , right homonymous hemianopia , right hemiplegia , and hemisensory loss .