Definition of poly
polys
play \-lēz\: a polymerized plastic or something made of this; especially : a polyester fiber, fabric, or garment
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Origin and Etymology of poly
short for polymer
First Known Use: 1942
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Definition of poly-
1 : many : several : much : multi- polychotomous polygyny
2a : containing an indefinite number more than one of a (specified) substance polysulfideb : polymeric : polymer of a (specified) monomer polyethylene polyadenylic acid
Origin and Etymology of poly-
Greek, from polys; akin to Old High German filu many, Sanskrit puru, Latin plenus full — more at full
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Definition of poly- for English Language Learners
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: many
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