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Exam: IELTS

polysyllable

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪbəl/

KK: /pɑːlɪˈsɪbəl/

noun

Definition: A word that has more than one syllable, typically more than three.

Example: The word 'unbelievable' is a polysyllable because it has five syllables.

polysynaptic

IPA: /ˌpɒliˈsɪnæptɪk/

KK: /pɑːliˈsɪnæptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a process that involves multiple connections between nerve cells in the nervous system.

Example: The polysynaptic reflex pathway allows for more complex responses to stimuli.

polytechnic

IPA: //ˌpɒlɪˈtɛknɪk//

KK: /ˌpɑːliˈtɛknɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to education or training in various technical fields and applied sciences.

Example: She enrolled in a polytechnic school to study engineering and technology.

noun

Definition: A type of educational institution that focuses on teaching technical and vocational subjects, especially in fields like engineering, technology, and applied sciences.

Example: She decided to enroll in a polytechnic to study engineering.

polytheism

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪθiːɪzəm/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌθizəm/

noun

Definition: The belief in or worship of multiple gods.

Example: In ancient cultures, polytheism was common, with people worshipping many different deities.

polytheist

IPA: //ˈpɒlɪθiːɪst//

KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌθiɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who believes in or supports the idea of multiple gods.

Example: As a polytheist, she worships several deities from different cultures.

polytheistic

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈθiːɪstɪk/

KK: /pɑlɪˈθiːɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the belief in or worship of multiple gods.

Example: Many ancient cultures were polytheistic, believing in many different deities.

polytheistical

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈθiːɪstɪkəl/

KK: /pɑlɪˈθiːɪstɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the belief in or worship of multiple gods.

Example: Many ancient cultures were polytheistical, believing in various gods for different aspects of life.

polyunsaturated

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪʌnˈsætʃʊreɪtɪd/

KK: /ˌpɑliˌʌnˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of fat that has multiple double bonds in its chemical structure, which can be beneficial for health and is found in certain oils and fish.

Example: Eating foods rich in polyunsaturated fats can be good for your heart.

polyuria

IPA: /ˌpɒl.jʊˈrɪə/

KK: /pɑˈlɪʊrɪə/

noun

Definition: A condition characterized by the production of an unusually large volume of urine.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with polyuria after she reported frequent trips to the bathroom.

polyuric

IPA: /ˌpɒl.jʊˈrɪk/

KK: /pɑˈlɪʊrɪk/

noun

Definition: A person who experiences excessive urination, often due to a medical condition.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him as polyuric after he reported frequent trips to the bathroom.

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