monosem
monosemous; having only one meaning
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Wort, das nur eine einzige Bedeutung hat.
- English meaning
- Monosemous
- German example
- Ein Fachbegriff ist oft monosem.
- English example
- A technical term is often monosemous.
- Opposite of
- monosemouspolysem
Example sentences with “monosem”
Fachbegriffe sollten möglichst monosem definiert sein. (Technical terms should be defined as monosemously as possible.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the opposite of 'monosem'?
The opposite is 'polysem' (polysemous), which refers to words that have multiple related meanings.