polysemy C2 Topic:Language & Linguistics UK /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 noun The property of a word or other sign having several related meanings. The use of head for a body part and for a department leader illustrates polysemy. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 noun · the property of a word or... multiple meaning Etymology From polyseme and -y, ultimately based on Greek polys, meaning many, and sema, meaning sign. Topics Language & Linguistics External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # polysemy **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (UK):** /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ ## Meanings 1. The property of a word or other sign having several related meanings. ## Examples - The use of head for a body part and for a department leader illustrates polysemy. ## Synonyms - multiple meaning ## Etymology From polyseme and -y, ultimately based on Greek polys, meaning many, and sema, meaning sign. ## Topics - Language & Linguistics markdown