Definitions

1. noun

A term used to describe the practice of assigning a different meaning to words or phrases that are identical or similar in form but differ in spelling or pronunciation, often in a way that is intended to be misleading or confusing.

“The linguist argued that the politician’s use of words was a form of racemism, designed to manipulate public opinion.”

2. noun

A term used to describe the phenomenon of words or phrases having different meanings or connotations based on their pronunciation or spelling.

“The language expert pointed out that the concept of racemism can be seen in the differences between ‘bow’ and ‘bough’.”