Definition of POLYNYM

polynym

Plural: polynyms

Noun

  • A name consisting of multiple words.
  • One of multiple names for the same thing.
  • A single word or name with multiple distinct (although possibly related) meanings.
  • A word that is spelled the same as another, but which has a different pronunciation and meaning; homograph.

Origin / Etymology

From poly- + -nym.

Antonyms

mononym

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