isonymic

ˌaɪsəˈnɪmɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to isonys, or names that have the same sound as another name but are spelled differently.

“The surname Smith is an isonomic surname, as it sounds similar to other names such as Schmidt and Smythe.”

2. noun

A name or word that has the same sound as another name but is spelled differently.

“There are several isonomic names in the celebrity world, such as the actors Smith and Smythe.”

Synonyms

  • homograph
  • homophonic

Antonyms

  • heteronym