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polysemy

[ puh-lis-uh-mee, pol-ee-see-mee ]

noun

  1. a condition in which a single word, phrase, or concept has more than one meaning or connotation.

polysemy

/ pəˈlɪsəmɪ; ˌpɒlɪˈsiːmɪ /

noun

  1. the existence of several meanings in a single word Compare monosemy
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Derived Forms

  • ˌDZˈ𳾴dzܲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • DZy·mdzܲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of polysemy1

First recorded in 1895–1900; from New Latin DZŧ, equivalent to Late Latin DZŧ(ܲ) “with many significations” (from Greek DZýŧDz, equivalent to poly- “many” + ê() “sign” + -os adjective suffix) + -ia noun suffix; poly-, -y 3
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of polysemy1

C20: from New Latin DZŧ, from Greek DZܲŧDz having many meanings, from poly- + ŧ a sign
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In this way, trickster’s behavior demands polysemy—he doesn’t tell the audience what to make of his actions.

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