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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

polysemous

/ˌpɒliˈsiːməs/ adjective · British & US
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What does polysemous mean?

adjective

Having more than one meaning; having multiple senses or connotations. A word or expression that has multiple related or unrelated meanings.

Example

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

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