polysemous
/ˌpɑlɪˈsiməs/
adjective
- Having multiple related meanings or senses.
- Linguists study how polysemous words develop new meanings over time.
- Learners often find polysemous words confusing because the same word can mean different things in different contexts.
- The word 'bright' is polysemous because it can describe light, intelligence, or color.
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