agglutinative

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning
  2. adjective united as if by glue

Etymology

From agglutinate + -ive.

Synonyms

polysynthetic

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