poly-
Prefix meaning numerous
Poly- is a prefix meaning many or much: polygon (many angles), polyglot (many languages), polyamory (many loves).
It attaches freely to form new compounds: poly-friendly, poly relationship.
In chemistry, poly- indicates polymers—molecules made of many repeated units: polyester, polyethylene.
Consensual multiple romantic relationships
- polyamorousHaving multiple romantic partners
- polyculeConnected polyamorous partners
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- consensualInvolving mutual permission
triad · throuple · primary · secondary · nesting · hierarchy · communication · boundaries
Multi-faced geometric solid
- polyatomicHaving several atoms
- polyphonicHaving multiple melodic lines
- polyrhythmOverlapping musical beat patterns
- polycentricHaving several centers
polyphase · multisided · multilateral · manifold · multiple · numerous · several · compound
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- polyamidePolymer linked by amide bonds
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
monomer · plastics · synthetic · macromolecule · chain · bonding · resin · nylon
Congenital extra digit presence
- polycysticHaving many cysts
- polymeraseNucleic acid synthesis enzyme
- polypFleshy membrane projection
- pollinatorsOrganisms transferring reproductive dust
polyamory
Consensual multiple romantic relationships
- polyamorousHaving multiple romantic partners
- polyculeConnected polyamorous partners
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
consensual · triad · throuple · primary · secondary · nesting · hierarchy · communication · boundaries · jealousy
polyhedron
Multi-faced geometric solid
- polyatomicHaving several atoms
- polyphonicHaving multiple melodic lines
- polyrhythmOverlapping musical beat patterns
polycentric · polyphase · multisided · multilateral · manifold · multiple · numerous · several · compound · complex
polyester
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- polyamidePolymer linked by amide bonds
polymerization · monomer · plastics · synthetic · macromolecule · chain · bonding · resin · nylon · acrylic
polydactyly
Congenital extra digit presence
- polycysticHaving many cysts
- polymeraseNucleic acid synthesis enzyme
- polypFleshy membrane projection
Polynesian
Of Pacific island peoples
- PolynesiaEastern Oceania's island groups
- PacificEarth's vastest ocean
- MaoriNew Zealand's indigenous people
Hawaiian · Samoan · Tongan · Tahitian · wayfinding · voyaging · tiki · hula · navigation · oceanic
- prefixespre-, anti, post-, contra, re-
- morphemesmorpheme, affix, prefix, suffix, infix
- chemical nameschemical name, common names, common name, preferred name, traditional name
poly-mono-
Prefix meaning one
uni- · simple · homogeneous · uniform · undifferentiated
- 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
polyglot, polygamy, polymath, polygon, poly, polytheism, polymer, polytechnic, polyphony