Polysyllabic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Polysyllabic is an adjective meaning (of a word) Having more than one syllable; having multiple or many syllables.
Meaning
(of a word) Having more than one syllable; having multiple or many syllables.
More Meanings
- (of spoken or written language) Characterized by or consisting of words having numerous syllables.
- A word having more than one syllable
Example Sentences
"Antidisestablishmentarianism" definitely qualifies as a polysyllabic word.
I have a particularly off-putting predilection for the utilization of ponderously polysyllabic linguistic constructions.
Word Forms
- polysyllabics
Synonyms for polysyllabic
Depending on context, synonyms include multisyllabic, long, syllabic.
Antonyms for polysyllabic
Common opposites include monosyllabic, brachysyllabic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include syllabic, long, polysyllabical, multisyllabic, plurisyllabic, syllabled.
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