Polylectic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Polylectic is an adjective meaning (entomology) Of or relating to an insect (especially a bee) which collects pollen from the flowers of a variety of unrelated plants.
Meaning
(entomology) Of or relating to an insect (especially a bee) which collects pollen from the flowers of a variety of unrelated plants.
More Meanings
- (grammar) Of or relating to a term consisting of more than one word.
Example Sentences
A polylectic term is a multi-word term, as opposed to a monolectic term which is a one-word term.
Antonyms for polylectic
Common opposites include monolectic, oligolectic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monolectic, entomophile, oligotropic, allotropous, entomophilic, polyphagous.
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