Meaning of polysynthetic | Babel Free
ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪkDefinitions
- Characterized by a prevalence of relatively long words containing a large number of morphemes. Typically, the morphemes are bound.
- Having layers of twin crystals
Equivalents
Deutsch
polysynthetisch
Examples
“"No doubt, sir," Summerlee answered. "Like all such tribes, I shall expect to find them of polysynthetic speech and of Mongolian type." "Polysynthetic certainly," said Challenger, indulgently.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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