ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Polysemically

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Polysemically is an adverb meaning (semantics) In a polysemic manner; with multiple meanings.

Meaning

(semantics) In a polysemic manner; with multiple meanings.

Example Sentences

Even though some names or words polysemically carry sexual meanings, this does not automatically mean that every usage of them in literary texts, even those of a pornographic nature, has a sexual meaning, either explicitly or punningly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include polysemously, polysemantically, polyonymously, polymorphically, monosemically, polypragmatically.

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