polysemy (4 synonym found)

Polysemy has 4 synonyms. The top synonyms for polysemy are uncertainty, irony, double meaning, double entendre. Another word for polysemy is uncertainty. Browse the full list below.


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What is a synonym for polysemy?

A common synonym for polysemy is uncertainty. Other synonyms include irony, double meaning, double entendre.

How many synonyms does polysemy have?

Polysemy has 4 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does polysemy mean?

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


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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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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