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Polysemant

Definition:

A polysemant is a word or phrase that has multiple meanings or senses.

Examples:

Example as a Noun:

"Bank" is a common polysemant. It can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.

Example as an Adjective:

The polysemant nature of the word "set" can lead to ambiguity in conversation.

Example as a Verb:

To "clip" can be a polysemant, meaning either to hold things together or to cut something with a sharp tool.

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