homeograph

English

Alternative forms

• homoeograph
• homœograph (obsolete)

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) enPR: hŏmēʹōgrăf, IPA^(key): /hɒˈmiːəʊɡɹæf/

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

Related terms

• heterography
• homeography
• mimeography