Definition of POLYSEMOUS

polysemous

Meanings

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

Words With Friends Score: 20

polysemous is a valid Words With Friends word