ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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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