polysemous word; word with multiple meanings
Linguistics term for a word that has several related meanings. Used in semantic analysis and dictionary studies.
A 'polysemous word' refers to a single word that has multiple meanings.
In dictionaries, each meaning of a polysemous word is distinguished by numbers.
Polysemy: the property of having multiple meanings, often used as an abstract noun.
Compound of 多 (many) + 義 (meaning) + 語 (word). A straightforward kanji-based term likely coined in modern linguistics.