polysynthetic

Definition

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

Etymology

From poly- + synthetic.

Example Sentences

• ""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."

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