Definition of Polysynthetic

1. Adjective. Forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning.

Exact synonyms: Agglutinative
Similar to: Synthetic
Derivative terms: Agglutinate

Definition of Polysynthetic

1. a. Characterized by polysynthesis; agglutinative.

Medical Definition of Polysynthetic

1. Characterised by polysynthesis; agglutinative. Polysynthetic twinning, repeated twinning, like that of the triclinic feldspar, producing fine parallel bands in alternately reversed positions. Origin: Poly- + synthetic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polysynthetic

polysulphide
polysulphuret
polysuspensoid
polysyllabic
polysyllabically
polysyllabic word
polysyllable
polysyllables
polysymbrachydactyly
polysynaptic
polysynaptic
polysyndactyly
polysyndeton
polysyndetons
polysynthetic (current term)
polysynthetic (current term)
polytechnic
polytechnics
polytechnic institute
polytendinitis
polytene
polytene
polytene chromosome
polytenies
polytenisation
polytenization
polyteny
polyteny
polyterpenes
polytetrafluoroethylene

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