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polysyllable

noun

/ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

Meaning

a word with more than one syllable

The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.

multisyllable, long word, compound word

monosyllable, short word

polysyllable word, polysyllable term

the quality of being faithful and dependable

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

The state of being protected against disease or harmful influences.

A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one; transformation.

The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss

Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.