polysynthesis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌpɒliˈsɪnθəsɪs/
- pŏlēsĭn'thəsĭs
Etymology
From poly- + synthesis.
Meanings
- (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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polysyntheses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |