SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Rare

polysynthetic

The correct spelling is polysynthetic.

How to pronounce polysynthetic

adjective

IPA: /ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/

Say it like: Pol-ysy-nth-eti-c

The correct spelling is polysynthetic. (grammar, of languages) Characterized by a prevalence of relatively long words containing a large number of morphemes. Typically, the morphemes are bound.

Usage Examples

No usage examples in context are available for this word.

Definition

adjective

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

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples