THE NETWORK OF POLYSEMY

1. Choose a polysemous word (noun) for the analysis. The word should have not

less than 15-17 senses (together with the prototypical one). Compile a list of these

senses, chosen from one or several dictionaries (terminological dictionaries may

be also considered).

2. Arrange the senses according to the BPSs employed in their onomasiological

models. Build a relational ontology of the polysemy network. Define the network

as lineal-radial or radial-lineal. Define the prevailing type(s) of relations:

metonymy, metaphor, generalization, specification.

3. Identify the thematic domains of senses.

The submitted work should include:

• A list of dictionaries (data sources).

• The word and a list of its senses.

• Arrangement of senses according to the BPSs

used in the onomasiological models.

• A relational ontology of the polysemy network. Its characteristics.

• Arrangement of senses according to the thematic domains.

Example is given