# polysynthetic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/

## Definitions
1. 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
From poly- + synthetic.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/polysynthetic