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monosemy

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnə(ʊ)ˌsiːmi/
Definition of monosemy

noun

[mass noun] Linguistics
  • the property of having only one meaning.

Derivatives

monosemic

adjective

monosemous

adjective

Origin:

1950s: from mono- 'one' + Greek sēma 'sign' + -y3

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Definition of monosemy in the US English dictionary

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