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Meanings of Polysymmetrical:

adjective

Symmetrical about several axes; specifically = "actinomorphic".

Meanings of Polysymmetry:

noun

The condition of being polysymmetrical.

Meanings of Polysynaptic:

adjective

Involving several synapses; specifically designating a reflex that involves more than one synapse (primarily within the central nervous system), and a nervous impulse that requires more than one neuronal junction for its propagation.

Meanings of Polysyndeton:

noun

The use of several conjunctions or, more usually, the same conjunction several times, in swift succession.

Meanings of Polysynthesis:

noun

The incorporation of several or all syntactic elements in a sentence into one word; this as a characteristic feature of certain languages.

Meanings of Polysynthesism:

noun

Polysynthesis; polysynthetic character or condition.

Meanings of Polysynthetic:

adjective

Denoting or relating to a language characterized by complex words consisting of several morphemes, in which a single word may function as a whole sentence. many north and south american languages are polysynthetic.

Usage examples:

As geoff points out, the inuit's polysynthetic language puts them in a strong position to make up d…

Meanings of Polysynthetically:

adverb

So as to form polysynthetic crystals. usually with twinned.

Meanings of Polysynthetism:

noun

= polysynthesism .

Meanings of Polytechnic:

noun

An institution of higher education offering courses at degree level or below, especially in vocational subjects.

Usage examples:

This result was accomplished by granting university status to the polytechnics and to some colleges…

Meanings of Polytechnical:

adjective

Polytechnic.

Meanings of Polytene:

adjective

Relating to or denoting a giant chromosome which is composed of many parallel copies of the genetic material, as found in drosophila fruit flies where they are much used in genetic research.

Usage examples:

The structures of rearrangements were defined by mitotic chromosome staining as well as by genetic …

Meanings of Polytenies:

noun

The condition or state of being polytene; the degree to which genetic material is polytene.

Meanings of Polyteny:

noun

The condition or state of being polytene; the degree to which genetic material is polytene.

Meanings of Polyterpene:

noun

Any of the higher members of the terpene series, (c₅ h₈)ₙ; a polymer of a terpene.

Meanings of Polytetrafluoroethylene:

noun

Another term for teflon.

Meanings of Polythalamia:

noun

With plural agreement. a former division of rhizopods with polythalamous shells, which included most foraminiferans; (also polythalamia) animals of this division (collectively or individually).

Meanings of Polythalamous:

adjective

Of a plant gall: having more than one chamber.

Meanings of Polytheism:

noun

The belief in or worship of more than one god.

Usage examples:

The polytheism of the ancient near east

Meanings of Polytheist:

noun

Someone who believes in many gods

Usage examples:

She is a polytheist, meaning she honours all gods and goddesses., in the ancient world everyone was…

Meanings of Polytheistic:

adjective

Relating to or characterized by belief in or worship of more than one god.

Usage examples:

Most anthropologists consider the religion to be polytheistic because it has many deities

Meanings of Polytheistically:

adverb

In a polytheistic manner; involving or referring to more than one god.

Meanings of Polytheists:

noun

Someone who believes in many gods

Usage examples:

She is a polytheist, meaning she honours all gods and goddesses., in the ancient world everyone was…

Meanings of Polytheize:

verb

(in passive). to be converted to polytheism; to be made polytheistic.

Meanings of Polythelia:

noun

The condition of having one or more supernumerary nipples.

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