polysemic

/pəˈlɪs.ɪ.mɪk/

PƏLꞮS · ɪ · mɪk (3 syllables)

English Adj
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Definition

Having a number of senses (meanings) or understandings.

Etymology

From polyseme + -ic.

Example Sentences

  • "As a series of polysemic and paradoxical sketches, Jackass does not lend itself to one particular theoretical analysis."
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