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homotonous

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of the same tenor or tone

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • homotonous couplet
  • homotonous sounds
  • homotonous morphemes in Chinese

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

equable; without variation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, not-comparable

Examples

  • homotonous fever
  • homotonous species

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Latin homotonus, from Ancient Greek [Term?].