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polygamy

IPA: /pəˈlɪɡəmi/

KK: /pəˈlɪgəmi/

noun

Definition: The practice of being married to more than one person at the same time.

Example: In some cultures, polygamy is accepted and practiced openly.

polygene

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪˌdʒiːn/

KK: /pɑlɪˌdʒin/

noun

Definition: A type of gene that is part of a group of genes that work together to influence a specific trait or characteristic in an organism, often leading to a variety of outcomes.

Example: The height of a plant can be influenced by several polygenes working together.

polygenetic

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /pɑlɪdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that comes from multiple sources or origins.

Example: The theory of polygenetic evolution suggests that different species may have originated from various ancestral lines.

polygenic

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈdʒɛnɪk/

KK: /pɑlɪˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or influenced by multiple genes, often used in the context of traits or characteristics that are controlled by more than one gene.

Example: Height is a polygenic trait, meaning it is influenced by several different genes.

polyglot

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ability to speak or write in multiple languages.

Example: She is a polyglot who can communicate in five different languages.

noun

Definition: A person who can speak, read, or write in multiple languages.

Example: She is a polyglot who can communicate in five different languages.

polyglotism

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒtɪzəm/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑtɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The ability to speak or use several languages fluently.

Example: Her polyglotism allows her to communicate with people from different countries.

polyglottism

IPA: //ˈpɒlɪˌɡlɒtɪzəm//

KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑtɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The ability to speak and understand multiple languages fluently.

Example: Her polyglottism allows her to communicate with people from different countries effortlessly.

polygon

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪɡən/

KK: /ˈpɒlɪɡən/

noun

Definition: A shape in a flat surface that has straight sides and is closed, made up of three or more line segments.

Example: The architect designed a building with a unique polygon shape.

polygonal

IPA: /pəˈlɪɡənəl/

KK: /pəˈlɪɡənl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a shape that has multiple angles and sides, like triangles, squares, and other geometric figures.

Example: The artist used polygonal shapes to create a modern design.

polygonally

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪɡənəli/

KK: /ˈpɒlɪɡənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that creates shapes with multiple straight sides and angles.

Example: The artist designed the mural polygonally, using various geometric shapes.

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