Polynymy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polynymy is a noun meaning The use of names that are polynyms.
Meaning
The use of names that are polynyms.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of polyonymy.
Example Sentences
The polynymy of the Stoic god was not an isolated phenomenon.
Thus, in the sphere of form the correlation mononymy-polynymy applies to the structural unity of the word being not extended to the whole.
On the basis of the evidence that has been presented thus far, we can observe that the polynymy found amongst the Hephthalites is typical of other nomadic.
Synchronically, we are dealing here with the simultaneous multilingual interplay of polynymy (involving several similar forms) and polysemy (involving several connected meanings).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include poecilonymy, paronymy, polymasty, polysynthetism, polysyllabism, eponymism.
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