Definition

Describing words that have multiple syllables, typically more than three.

Example

The word 'unbelievable' is polysyllabic because it has five syllables.

Conversation

I was reading this article filled with polysyllabic words, and it was quite challenging.

That sounds tough! I often struggle with those kinds of words too.

Yeah, I think I need to improve my vocabulary to handle more polysyllabic terms.

Definitely! Maybe we can practice together using some flashcards.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polysyllabic → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "syllabic" (from Greek "syllabē", meaning syllable). The word describes a word that has many syllables.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') syllables in a word to remember that 'polysyllabic' refers to words with multiple syllables.

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