Polyseme

//ˈpɒ.lɪ.siːm// adj, noun

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Definitions

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
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having multiple meanings.

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Etymology

From poly- + seme.

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