polysyllabical

Meanings

• Adjective

  A word that contains multiple syllables.

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Variants

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polysyllabic , polysyllabically

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'polys' meaning 'many' and 'syllabos' meaning 'syllable'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, which contains 45 syllables.

2. Polysyllabic words are often used to create word puzzles and brain teasers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Syllable: A unit of pronunciation, typically consisting of a vowel sound and one or more consonant sounds.

2. Morphology: The study of the structure, formation, and meaning of words.

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Culture

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Polysyllabic words have been a focus in various areas of literature, particularly in poetry where the use of such words can add complexity and richness to the language.

How to Memorize "polysyllabical"

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3. mnemonics
   

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