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polysemous

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective polysemous has 1 sense
  1. polysemous, polysemantic - of words; having many meanings
    Antonym: unambiguous (indirect, via ambiguous)

Definitions from the Web

Polysemous

Definition: Having multiple meanings or interpretations.

Examples:

  1. She loves reading polysemous words, as they allow for deeper analysis and creative writing.
  2. One of the most commonly known polysemous words is "bank," which can refer to a financial institution or the edge of a river.
  3. The word "run" is a highly polysemous term, with meanings ranging from physical activity to managing an organization.

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