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polysynthetic

/ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. (grammar, of languages) Characterized by a prevalence of relatively long words containing a large number of morphemes. Typically, the morphemes are bound.
  2. Having layers of twin crystals

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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