Polysemy is the phenomenon where a single word has multiple related meanings. For example, the word "light" can refer to something that is not heavy or to the brightness from a source like the sun or a lamp. Unlike homonyms, where meanings are unrelated, polysemous words have meanings that share a common origin or connection. Polysemy is important in language because it shows how words can develop different uses over time while maintaining a link to their original meaning, adding flexibility and richness to communication.

अंग्रेज़ी में "polysemy"की परिभाषा और अर्थ

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