See Also: polysemy(dictionary)

polysemy (iou)



polysemy noun. . E20.
[formed as POLYSEMOUS + -Y3.]
Linguistics. The fact of having several meanings; the possession of multiple meanings.
'polyseme noun a word having several or multiple meanings M20.
poly'semic adjective of or pertaining to polysemy; having several meanings, exhibiting polysemy: M20.