Heteronymously

/ˌhɛtərˈɒnɪməsli/ adverb

Definition

In the manner of a heteronym; in a way that exhibits different meanings and pronunciations despite identical spelling.

Etymology

From heteronymous plus -ly (adverb suffix), forming the adverbial form of the linguistic term.

Kelly Says

You could say English words like 'wind' behave 'heteronymously' because they trick readers—you don't know how to pronounce them or what they mean until you read the whole sentence for context!

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