| Pronunciation: | | `pâleesin'thetik
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[adj] forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning |
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POLYSYNTHETIC is a 13 letter word that starts with P. |
| | Synonyms: | | agglutinative, combining(a), synthetic |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | 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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