polyseme

English

/ˈpɒ.lɪ.siːm/

noun
Definitions
  • (semantics) A word or phrase that has multiple meanings, or, more specifically, multiple etymologically related meanings.

Etymology

Prefix from English seme.

Origin

English

seme

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