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Meaning of POLYSYNTHETIC

Pronunciation:  `pâleesin'thetik

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[adj]  forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning
 

POLYSYNTHETIC is a 13 letter word that starts with P.

 

 Synonyms: agglutinative, combining(a), synthetic
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pol`y*syn*thet"ic\, a. [Poly- + synthetic.]
Characterized by polysynthesis; agglutinative.

{Polysynthetic twinning} (Min.), repeated twinning, like that
   of the triclinic feldspar, producing fine parallel bands
   in alternately reversed positions.

 

 

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