ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hypersynonymy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hypersynonymy is a noun meaning (linguistics) The existence of a very large number of synonyms for a single concept.

Meaning

(linguistics) The existence of a very large number of synonyms for a single concept.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: polyonymy

Synonyms for hypersynonymy

Depending on context, synonyms include overlexicalization, polyonymy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include synonymy, synonymomania, synonymics, synonymia, hyperonymy, polyonymosity.

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