What does polysemous mean?
Polysemous means (rhetoric, linguistics) Synonym of polysemic..
Polysemous
/pəˈlɪs.ɪ.məs/ · adjective
Meaning
(rhetoric, linguistics) Synonym of polysemic..
Example Sentences
But just how are the meanings associated with a polysemous word related? A look at the entries for polysemous words in different dictionaries shows that lexicographers cannot agree on how to divide up the semantic space […]
Synonyms for polysemous
Antonyms for polysemous
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for polysemous?
Common synonyms include polysemic, ambiguous.
What is the opposite of polysemous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use polysemous in a sentence?
But just how are the meanings associated with a polysemous word related? A look at the entries for polysemous words in different dictionaries shows that lexicographers cannot agree on how to divide up the semantic space […]
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