Which term is defined as sharing the same written form as another word, but has a different meaning?

• A. Homograph
• B. Homonym
• C. Semantic
• D. Dyslexia

Answer: (A)

Sharing the same written form with a different meaning describes a relationship where two words are spelled the same but carry distinct senses. That exact relationship is called a homograph. For example, lead (to go in front) and lead (a metal) are spelled the same but mean different things, illustrating what a homograph is. The other terms don’t fit as neatly: semantic relates to meaning in general rather than how words are written; dyslexia is a reading disability; and while homonym is sometimes used broadly to cover words that sound or are spelled alike with different meanings, the specific description given—same written form with different meaning—points to homographs.