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polysemic

/ˌpɒliˈsɛmɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does polysemic mean?

adjective

Having multiple related meanings; having a wide range of meanings. A word or expression that has several related senses or connotations.

Example

"The term 'bank' is polysemic, referring to both a financial institution and the side of a river."

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