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polysemic

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Polysemic (adj) means having several different meanings.

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Having several different meanings.

"As a series of polysemic and paradoxical sketches, Jackass does not lend itself to one particular theoretical analysis." — Sean Brayton, MTV's Jackass: Transgression, Abjection and the Economy of White Masculinity (2007)

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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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Antonyms

monosemic monosemous univocal

Related words

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Rhymes for polysemic

anemic polemic endemic epidemic academic pandemic systemic

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What is the meaning of polysemic?

"polysemic" (adj) means having several different meanings.

What is the opposite of polysemic?

Opposites of "polysemic" include monosemic, monosemous, univocal.

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