Definition: Up to this point in time; until now.

Example: The project had hitherto been successful, but now it faces challenges.

Definition: Relating to a stage in language development where a single word is used to express a complete idea or meaning.

Example: In the holophrastic stage, a child might say 'milk' to mean 'I want milk.'

Definition: A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning, and sometimes a different pronunciation.

Example: The word 'lead' is a homograph because it can mean to guide someone or refer to a type of metal.

Definition: Referring to words that are spelled the same but have different meanings or pronunciations.

Example: The word 'lead' is homographic because it can mean to guide someone or refer to a type of metal.

Definition: A word that sounds the same as another word or is spelled the same but has a different meaning.

Example: The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean a flying animal or a piece of sports equipment.

Definition: Referring to words that are spelled or pronounced the same way but have different meanings.

Example: The word 'bat' is homonymic because it can mean a flying animal or a piece of sports equipment.

Definition: Referring to words that have the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings.

Example: The word 'bat' is homonymous because it can mean both a flying mammal and a piece of sports equipment.

Definition: In a way that involves words or phrases that sound the same but have different meanings.

Example: The words 'bat' and 'bat' can be used homonymously in different contexts.

Definition: The state or quality of having the same name or spelling as another word but with a different meaning.

Example: In linguistics, homonymy can lead to confusion in understanding the intended meaning of a word.

Definition: A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

Example: The words 'to', 'two', and 'too' are examples of homophones.