Polysemous
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑɫiˈɛsˈiˌmoʊˈəs/
Polysemous (adj)
- A word that has more than one meaning, depending on the context where it is used.
- Describing a term whose meaning can change in different sentences or situations.
Polysemous (adjective)
Examples
- The word is polysemous, so it has one word, many meanings.
- A polysemous word can mean different things in different situations.