overlexicalization
nounEtymology From over- + lexicalization.
1
The creation and use of many words or lexical items for a single entity or concept.
- Near-synonym: polyonymy
- Related terms
- overwording
noun
Etymology From over- + lexicalization.
The creation and use of many words or lexical items for a single entity or concept.
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