The Term Polysemy Refers To

question 9

Multiple Choice

The term polysemy refers to:

• A) Multiple meanings for the same word
• B) Limited meanings for the same word
• C) Multiple meanings for multiple words
• D) Limited meanings for multiple words

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Definitions:

Visual Signals

Information conveyed through visible signs or gestures, often essential for communication in animals, including humans.

Auditory Signals

Sounds that are detected by the ear and interpreted by the brain, important for communication and environmental awareness.

Natural Selection

The process by which biological traits become either more or less common in a population as a function of the effect of inherited traits on the differential reproductive success of organisms interacting with their environment.

Group Living

The phenomenon where individuals of a species live closely together in communities or social groups for mutual benefit.