Polysemy (noun)

The condition of having multiple meanings for a single word or phrase.

Origin:

From the greek "polysēmos" meaning "having many meanings".

Examples:

1. The word "bass" has polysemy as it can refer to a type of fish or a low-frequency sound.
2. Polysemy can make it difficult to understand the meaning of a word in a specific context.
3. The study of polysemy is known as polysemy or semantic field analysis.
4. Polysemy can also be found in idioms and expressions, for example, the phrase "break a leg" can be understood both literally and figuratively.
5. The existence of polysemy in a language is a sign of its richness and complexity.