polysynthesis
polysynthesis · polysyntheses
The act or process of combining many separate elements into a wholeThe act or process of combining many separate elements into a whole.
/ˌpɒliˈsɪnθəsɪs/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The act or process of combining many separate elements into a whole.
(countable, uncountable)The formation of a word by the combination of several simple words; agglutination.
Origin
From poly- + synthesis.From poly- + synthesis.
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Forms
plural: polysyntheses| Singular | polysynthesis |
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irregular
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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