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monosemous

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Monosemous (adj) means Able to be understood in only one way.

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Able to be understood in only one way.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

unambiguous monosemic univocal

Antonyms

polysemic

Related words

certain specific direct mysterious explicit ambiguous monosemic polysemic

Rhymes for monosemous

yous nous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous unctuous tortuous spurious infamous

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What is the meaning of monosemous?

"monosemous" (adj) means able to be understood in only one way.

What is another word for monosemous?

Other words for "monosemous" include unambiguous, monosemic, univocal.

What is the opposite of monosemous?

The opposite of "monosemous" is polysemic.

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