polysynthetic

adjective

forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning

Roots

polyspoly- · Greek · many synsyn- · Greek · together tithenaithet- · Greek · to place, put ikos-ic · Greek · relating to

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Where does polysynthetic come from?

The word polysynthetic breaks down into 4 roots of Greek origin: poly-, from Greek polys (“many”); syn-, from Greek syn (“together”); thet, from Greek tithenai (“to place, put”); and -ic, from Greek ikos (“relating to”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.