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polysynthetic

po·ly·synt·hetic

UK/ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

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

Synonyms
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Origin

From poly- + synthetic.

Phrases

  • polysynthetic twinning

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