monosemous
/ˌmɑnəˈsiməs/
adjective
- Having only one meaning or interpretation.
- Scientific terms are often monosemous to avoid confusion.
- In legal writing, lawyers prefer monosemous language to prevent ambiguity.
- The word 'octopus' is not monosemous because it can refer to the animal or a type of suction cup.
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