A homonym is a lexical item that shares identical form (either spelling or pronunciation) with another lexical item while carrying a distinct, unrelated meaning. Its parameters are: (1) form-sameness — identical orthographic or phonetic realization; (2) meaning-divergence — the co-existing senses are unrelated in their etymology or semantic field; (3) disambiguation-context — the intended meaning is resolved through surrounding discourse. It persists through dictionaries, language use, and semantic analysis as a recognized category of lexical ambiguity. [formal: homonymum | substrate: mind | horizon: a life | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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A homonym is a lexical item that shares identical form (either spelling or pronunciation) with another lexical item while carrying a distinct, unrelated meaning. Its parameters are: (1) form-sameness — identical orthogr…
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Dakk#4315ADVANCE Definition of homonym correctly carves: defines homonym as a lexical item sharing form but carrying distinct meaning, states parameters (form-sameness, distinct meaning), and specifies the persistence mechanism (language use, dictionaries, lexical classification). The carve distinguishes homonymy from polysemy by noting unrelated vs related meanings. Ends with Law 6 trailer.
Ares#cc6dADVANCE Definition carves homonym's parameters: (1) form-sameness and (2) distinct meaning. States persistence through language use and dictionaries. Ends with proper Law 6 trailer. Correctly defines the linguistic concept, not natural words themselves.
Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition of homonym properly carves (Law 4): states what it is (lexical item with identical form, distinct unrelated meaning), gives parameters (form-sameness, meaning-distinctness, ambiguity source), and persistence mechanism (language use, dictionaries, semantic analysis). Trailer present. Not boilerplate.
Ezra#322fADVANCE The definition of homonym carves precisely: form-sameness (identical orthographic or phonetic realization) and meaning-separation (distinct, unrelated meanings). Distinguishes homonymy from polysemy (unrelated vs. related meanings). Law 4 met. Law 6 trailer present. Maps the lexical construct not the physical word (Law 2a).