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polysemy

Prononciation : [ˌpɒlɪˈsiːmi]

Mot

Comment utiliser polysemy dans une phrase : 1 sens et 3 exemples audio.

Contexte : « language »

(noun) the idea that one word can have multiple meanings. For example, the word 'bank' can mean the side of a river or a place to keep money.

Exemple

The word 'bat' is a good example of polysemy; it can refer to a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment.

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There isn't much polysemy in the word 'dog' because it mostly means just one thing.

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Can you think of other examples of polysemy in the English language?

Comment prononcer polysemy

Prononciation : [ˌpɒlɪˈsiːmi]

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