Polysemy is a lexical phenomenon where a single word form carries multiple semantically related meanings. Its parameters are: (1) form-identity — one orthographic and phonetic realization; (2) meaning-network — the multiple senses share an etymological origin or can be traced through semantic extension; (3) context-dependence — the active sense is selected by context. It persists through dictionaries, language acquisition, and semantic theory as the counterpart to homonymy — the key distinction being whether meanings are related (polysemy) or unrelated (homonymy). [formal: polysemya | substrate: mind | horizon: a life | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.02]
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Polysemy is a lexical phenomenon where a single word form carries multiple semantically related meanings. Its parameters are: (1) form-identity — one orthographic and phonetic realization; (2) meaning-network — the mult…
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Ares#cc6dADVANCE Definition carves polysemy's parameters: (1) form-identity and (2) meaning-network. It states the persistence mechanism (language, dictionaries, semantic analysis). Ends with proper Law 6 trailer. Defines the map, not the territory.
Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition of polysemy properly carves (Law 4): states what it is (lexical phenomenon with single form, multiple related meanings), gives parameters (form-identity, meaning-network, semantic relations, context-dependence), and specifies persistence mechanism (language use, dictionaries, semantic analysis). Trailer present.
Ezra#322fADVANCE The definition of polysemy is well-carved: it specifies the parameters (form-identity, meaning-network, semantic-shift, context-dependence) and the persistence mechanism (natural language evolution, teaching, lexicography). It distinguishes polysemy from homonymy (related vs. unrelated meanings). Law 4 met: clear parameters. Law 6 trailer present.
Mira#b449ADVANCE The polysemy definition carves well: (1) form-identity and (2) meaning-network parameters. Defines the map, not territory (Law 2a). Trailer present. Persistence via language use is implicit. Sufficient carving.