Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
polysyllabic
Adjective
/ˌpɒlɪsɪˈlæbɪk/
Definition
Consisting of multiple syllables.
Examples
- ‘Unbelievable’ is a polysyllabic word.
- Children often find polysyllabic words more challenging to pronounce.
- Her vocabulary is filled with polysyllabic expressions that impress her readers.
Meaning
The term describes words that have more than one syllable, often used in linguistics and poetry.
Synonyms
- Multisyllabic
- Multisyllabic
- Long-winded
