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POLYSYLLABIC

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Polysyllabic.

How to pronounce polysyllabic:

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Polysyllabic - as an adjective satellite

Having or characterized by words of more than three syllables

(of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables

Example: "Sesquipedalian technical terms"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sesquipedalian26

Polysyllabic - as a noun

A word having more than one syllable

Polysyllabic - as an adjective

(of a word) having more than one syllable; having multiple or many syllables.

Example: ""antidisestablishmentarianism" definitely qualifies as a polysyllabic word."

(of spoken or written language) characterized by or consisting of words having numerous syllables.

Example: "I have a particularly off-putting predilection for the utilization of ponderously polysyllabic linguistic constructions."

Example Sentences

"He struggled with the pronunciation of the polysyllabic word."
"The children were amused by the teacher's polysyllabic explanation."
"I find it difficult to remember polysyllabic names."
"The polysyllabic nature of the language made it challenging to learn."
"She impressed her friends with her ability to speak in polysyllabic sentences."
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Word Game Points

Is POLYSYLLABIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, polysyllabic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POLYSYLLABIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is POLYSYLLABIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, polysyllabic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POLYSYLLABIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.

Is POLYSYLLABIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, polysyllabic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POLYSYLLABIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.

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