Polylemma

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑɫiˈɫɛmə/

Polylemma (noun)

  1. A word or phrase that has several related meanings, often depending on the context where it is used.
  2. A set of different word forms or spellings treated as one entry in a dictionary or language resource.

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  • The term has many meanings in different contexts.
  • A dictionary entry can show many meanings for one word.