Ambiguous and Polysemous

Ambiguous

Ambiguous adjective - Having more than one possible meaning.
Usage example: ambiguous words

Polysemous and ambiguous are semantically related. in having more than one meaning topic. In some cases you can use "Polysemous" instead an adjective "Ambiguous".

Nearby Words: ambiguity, ambiguously

Polysemous

Polysemous adjective - Of words; having many meanings.

Ambiguous and polysemous are semantically related. You can use "Ambiguous" instead an adjective "Polysemous".
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