What does polyseme mean?
Polyseme means (semantics) A word or phrase that has multiple meanings..
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/ˈpɒ.lɪ.siːm/ · noun
(semantics) A word or phrase that has multiple meanings..
Use polyseme when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Polyseme means (semantics) A word or phrase that has multiple meanings..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
Possible antonyms include monoseme.
Use polyseme where its definition matches the intended context.
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