Definition of POLYSEME

polyseme

Plural: polysemes

Noun

  • A word or phrase that has multiple meanings, or, more specifically, multiple etymologically related meanings.

Adj

  • having multiple meanings

Origin / Etymology

From poly- + seme.

Antonyms

monoseme

Scrabble Score: 15

polyseme: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
polyseme: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
polyseme: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

polyseme: not valid in Words With Friends