Associations to the word «Polysynthetic»

Wiktionary

POLYSYNTHETIC, adjective. (grammar) said of a language, characterized by a prevalence of relatively long words containing a large number of morphemes. Typically, the morphemes are bound (i.e., they cannot stand alone as independent words). An example of a polysynthetic language is Ojibwe, where:
POLYSYNTHETIC, adjective. (mineralogy) Having layers of twin crystals
POLYSYNTHETIC TWINNING, noun. (geology) A type of contact twins where the composition surfaces are parallel to one another.

Dictionary definition

POLYSYNTHETIC, adjective. Forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning.

Wise words

Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.