(of a word) Having more than one syllable; having multiple or many syllables. / (of spoken or written language) Characterized by or consisting of words having numerous syllables.

A word having more than one syllable

The state or characteristic of being polysyllabic.

plural of polysyllabic

In a polysyllabic way.

Alternative form of polysyllabic

(linguistics) The state or characteristic of having or using words containing multiple syllables, sometimes as a stage in the development of language. / Polysyllabicism.

plural of polysyllabism

(of linguistic expression) The state or characteristic of having a polysyllabic or overly complex style.

plural of polysyllabicism