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Polyseme

//ˈpɒ.lɪ.siːm// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having multiple meanings.
Noun
  1. 1
    A word or phrase that has multiple meanings.; One whose multiple meanings are etymologically related. especially
  2. 2
    A word or phrase that has multiple meanings.; One whose multiple meanings either are or aren't etymologically related. sometimes

Etymology

Etymology 1

From poly- + seme.

Etymology 2

From poly- + seme.

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