polysemy noundefinition: the quality of having more than one related meaning.example: Many English words are characterized by polysemy. See the full entry The polysemy of “table” is illustrated here.
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: stentorian
stentorian adjective definition: extremely loud and powerful.example: His stentorian voice was heard above the din of battle. Note on word origin: In Greek mythology, Stentor was a herald said to have the…
WOTD: ablution
ablution noun definition: a washing or cleansing of oneself, especially as part of a religious observance or ritual.example: Purification through ablution is a component of the Islamic prayer ritual. See the full…
WOTD: turnkey
turnkey noun definition* : one who has control of the keys in a prison or jail; jailer. adjectivedefinition: of or relating to a building, system, or the like, that is sold, supplied,…
Words of the Week
Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…