Subsense
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Subsense is a noun meaning (lexicography) A sense of a word that reflects a part or aspect of a more general (broader) sense.
Meaning
(lexicography) A sense of a word that reflects a part or aspect of a more general (broader) sense.
Example Sentences
When an italicized label or guide phrase follows a boldface numeral, the label or phrase applies only to that specific numbered sense and its subsenses.
Word Forms
- subsenses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subsubsense, subconcept, subconstituent, submodality, meronym, autohyponym.
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