polysynthetic

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

Etymology

From poly- + synthetic.

In classic literature

Synonyms

agglutinative

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