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Definition of Polysemy
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: Lexical Ambiguity
Generic synonyms: Ambiguity, Equivocalness
Antonyms: Monosemy
Derivative terms: Polysemous
Generic synonyms: Ambiguity, Equivocalness
Antonyms: Monosemy
Derivative terms: Polysemous
Definition of Polysemy
1. diversity of meanings [n -MIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Polysemy
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