polysemy (0 synonym found)

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Definition of polysemy:

(n) : the concept that words, signs and symbols may have multiple meanings
"[...] polysemy, which is the greedy habit habit some words have of taking more than one meaning for themselves. Erin McKean, ."

Definition of polysemy:

(n) : the concept that words, signs and symbols may have multiple meanings
"[...] polysemy, which is the greedy habit habit some words have of taking more than one meaning for themselves. Erin McKean, ."

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