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Polysemia

Definition: Polysemia is the quality of having multiple meanings or interpretations.

Sample sentences:

1. English has several words with polysemia. For instance, the word "bank" may refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.
2. The concept of polysemia is prevalent in many languages, adding depth and complexity to the communication process.
3. It is essential to consider the context to disambiguate the polysemia of certain words.

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