Polynym
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polynym is a noun meaning A name (or term) consisting of multiple words.
Meaning
A name (or term) consisting of multiple words.
More Meanings
- One of multiple names for the same thing.
- A single word or name with multiple distinct (although possibly related) meanings.
- A word that is spelled the same as another, but which has a different pronunciation and meaning; homograph.
Example Sentences
Thus, Afham's second role as a Kierkegaardian polynym is to render his reader visible.
A few dictionaries have treated all the meanings sub-meanings of a polynym under one entry.
The way to avoid term disputes is not to impose mononymy but, rather, to insist that the syn-tags for a given polynym (multinym) be clearly identified.
They agree upon one point, viz., the advantages, other things being equal, of mononyms (single word terms) over polynyms (terms consisting of two or more words).
Word Forms
- polynyms
Antonyms for polynym
Common opposites include mononym, uninym.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polyonym, binomen, polysyllabic, polysyllable, complex, polysemant.
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