Polyonymy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polyonymy is a noun meaning The use of many names for the same thing or person.
Meaning
The use of many names for the same thing or person.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: hypersynonymy, overlexicalization
Word Forms
- polyonymies
Synonyms for polyonymy
Depending on context, synonyms include hypersynonymy, overlexicalization.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polyonomy, heteronymy, polyonymosity, polynym, allonymy, hypersynonymy.
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