poly
Prefix meaning several
Poly functions as a prefix meaning many or multiple: polygon, polyglot, polyamory.
Standing alone, poly usually refers to polyamory or polyamorous relationships: They've been poly for years, a poly couple.
In materials, poly is short for polyester or other polymers: a poly-cotton blend.
Consensual multiple romantic relationships
- polyamorousHaving multiple romantic partners
- polyculeConnected polyamorous partners
- triadGroup of three
- throupleThree-partner romantic unit
quad · nesting · hierarchical · non-hierarchical · primary · secondary · ethical · consensual
Monomers bonding into chains
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
polyvinyl · polyamide · monomer · macromolecule · plastics · resin · synthetic · chain
Having multiple melodic lines
- polytechnicApplied sciences institution
- polychromeHaving multiple colors
- polycentricHaving several centers
- polymorphicHaving multiple forms
polyhedron · polysemous · polyandry · polygyny · polarity
polyamory
Consensual multiple romantic relationships
- polyamorousHaving multiple romantic partners
- polyculeConnected polyamorous partners
- triadGroup of three
throuple · quad · nesting · hierarchical · non-hierarchical · primary · secondary · ethical · consensual · open
polymerization
Monomers bonding into chains
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
polyester · polyvinyl · polyamide · monomer · macromolecule · plastics · resin · synthetic · chain · nylon
polyphonic
Having multiple melodic lines
- polytechnicApplied sciences institution
- polychromeHaving multiple colors
- polycentricHaving several centers
polymorphic · polyhedron · polysemous · polyandry · polygyny · polarity
Polynesian
Of Pacific island peoples
mimic · talking · crackers · perch · beak · plumage · pet · aviary · macaw · parakeet
polymono
Single, as prefix
monogamous · monogamy · exclusive · faithful · traditional
polymono
Single, as prefix
monomer · homogeneous · uniform · monolithic · homogenous
- roly polyPlump and rounded
- polygraph testsTruth verification examinations
- convex polygonShape with no indentations
- love polygonMulti-directional romantic entanglement
- polyethylene glycolWaxy synthetic polymer chain
- low polyMinimal-triangle 3D rendering
monopoly, polyglot, polygamy, polymath, polygon, polytheism, polyp, polymer, polyphony