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polysemous | polysemously |

As an adjective polysemous

is (linguistics) having multiple meanings or interpretations.

As an adverb polysemously is

in a polysemous way.

polysemous

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (linguistics) Having multiple meanings or interpretations.

    • Synonyms

    * polysemantic * polysemic

    Antonyms

    * monosemous

    Related terms

    * polysemy

    polysemously

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a polysemous way.