multivocal

English

Etymology

From Late Latin multivocus (“expressed by many words”), from multi- + form of vocare (“to call”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /mʌltɪˈvəʊkəl/

Adjective

multivocal (comparative more multivocal, superlative most multivocal)

1. Having many different interpretations, meanings, or values.

Related terms

• multivocalism
• multivocalist
• multivocality