Definition of POLYSEMOUS

polysemous

Adjective Satellite

  • of words; having many meanings

Adj

  • Synonym of polysemic.

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin polysēmus, from Ancient Greek πολύσημος (polúsēmos), from πολύς (polús, “many”) + σημαίνω (sēmaínō, “I signify, mean”).

Scrabble Score: 17

polysemous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
polysemous: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
polysemous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

polysemous: valid Words With Friends Word