Monosemy
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmɒ.nə(ʊ)ˌsiː.mi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Monosemy is a noun meaning (semantics) The property of terms of having a single meaning; absence of ambiguity.
Meaning
(semantics) The property of terms of having a single meaning; absence of ambiguity.
More Meanings
- (literary) Singularity.
Antonyms for monosemy
Common opposites include polysemy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oligosemy, monoargumentality, unambiguousness, monospecificity, monotoneity, monadicity.
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