Definition of POLYSYNTHETIC

polysynthetic

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning

Adj

  • Characterized by a prevalence of relatively long words containing a large number of morphemes. Typically, the morphemes are bound.
  • Having layers of twin crystals

Origin / Etymology

From poly- + synthetic.

Synonyms

agglutinative

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