monosemy
/ˈmɑnəˌsimi/
noun
- The property of a word or phrase having only one meaning.
- In legal writing, monosemy is valued because it reduces ambiguity.
- Linguists study monosemy to understand how some words avoid confusion.
- The word 'bicycle' is an example of monosemy because it refers to only one type of vehicle.
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