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WHAT IS TH E D I F F E R E N C E

BETWEEN PO LY S E M Y A N D
AMBIGUITY?
POLYSEMY
More than one meaning.

Multiple meanings that are related


clear
AMBIGUITY
BE INTERPRETED IN MORE THAN ONE WAY.
UNCLEAR

"This shot will make you smart."


LEXICAL AMBIGUITY AND POLYSEMY BOTH INDICATE VAGUE, UNCLEAR, AND INDEFINITE SENSES.
A WORD IS AMBIGUOUS IF IT INVOLVES TWO LEXICAL ITEMS THAT HAVE IDENTICAL FORMS, BUT HAVE
DISTINCT.

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