Polyseme
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siːm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polyseme is a noun meaning (semantics) A word or phrase that has multiple meanings.
Meaning
(semantics) A word or phrase that has multiple meanings.
More Meanings
- (linguistics) Having multiple meanings.
Word Forms
- polysemes
Antonyms for polyseme
Common opposites include monoseme.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pheneme, monophrasis, polysynthetism, pleonasm, polyword, polynymy.
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