Definition of Lexical ambiguity

1. Noun. The ambiguity of an individual word or phrase that can be used (in different contexts) to express two or more different meanings.

Exact synonyms: Polysemy
Generic synonyms: Ambiguity, Equivocalness
Antonyms: Monosemy
Derivative terms: Polysemous

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lexical Ambiguity

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