Main Entry: poly-

Function: combining form

Etymology: Greek, from polys; akin to Old High German filu many, Sanskrit puru, Latin plenus full — more at full

1 : many : several : much : multi- <polychotomous> <polygyny>
2 a : containing an indefinite number more than one of a (specified) substance <polysulfide> b : polymeric : polymer of a (specified) monomer <polyethylene> <polyadenylic acid>