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adj. - Forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning.

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  • Paonese was of that type known as "polysynthetic," with root words taking on prefixes, affixes and postpositions to extend their meaning.
  • This has been called by writers treating this subject, the polysynthetic.
  • The hands that held my shoulders loosened and he slipped his arms around me to draw me close to his ample, polysynthetic stuffed breasts.
  • High Martian is polysynthetic and very stylized, with an expression for every nuance of their complex system of rewards and punishments, obligations and debts.
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