Synonyms for polysemy
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The quality characteristic of a polyseme, a sign (such as a word or symbol) that has multiple meanings (senses), often including multiple similar ones.
Forms
- Plural
- polysemies → ambiguities…
Example sentences
- ambiguity Lucy was surprised at the ambiguity of his language.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| polysemy | rising | |
| ambiguity | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- ambiguity5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ambiguity5 = 5 syllables).