English Dictionary

polysynthetic

/ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/

adj

(grammar, of languages) Characterized by a prevalence of relatively long words containing a large number of morphemes. Typically, the morphemes are bound. / (mineralogy) Having layers of twin crystals

The Inuktitut language is known for its polysynthetic structure.

意味（1）

(grammar, of languages) Characterized by a prevalence of relatively long words containing a large number of morphemes. Typically, the morphemes are bound.

No doubt, sir, Summerlee answered. Like all such tribes, I shall expect to find them of polysynthetic speech and of Mongolian type. Polysynthetic certainly, said Challenger, indulgently.

意味（2）

(mineralogy) Having layers of twin crystals