polysemous Meaning & Definition
/pəˈlɪs.ɪ.məs/
What Does Polysemous Mean?
Polysemous is an adjective that means Synonym of polysemic.
Quick Facts About Polysemous
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pəˈlɪs.ɪ.məs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | ambiguous |
| Comparative / superlative | more polysemous, most polysemous |
Polysemous Definition (Adjective)
- Synonym of polysemic.
Synonyms of Polysemous
Polysemous synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Polysemous
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Polysemous in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
polysemous (comparative more polysemous, superlative most polysemous)
Origin of Polysemous
From Medieval Latin polysēmus, from Ancient Greek πολύσημος (polúsēmos), from πολύς (polús, “many”) + σημαίνω (sēmaínō, “I signify, mean”). By surface analysis, poly- + -semous.
Pronouncing Polysemous
Polysemous is pronounced //pəˈlɪs.ɪ.məs// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Polysemous
What part of speech is polysemous?
Polysemous is an adjective.
What is another word for polysemous?
Close synonyms of polysemous are ambiguous. See the full list of polysemous synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of polysemous?
The comparative form is more polysemous and the superlative form is most polysemous.