What does poly- mean?
Definitions for poly-
po·ly-
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word poly-.
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poly-prefix
many
poly-prefix
polymer
Etymology: From πολύς
Webster Dictionary
Poly-adjective
a combining form or prefix from Gr. poly`s, many; as, polygon, a figure of many angles; polyatomic, having many atoms; polychord, polyconic
Etymology: [See Full, a.]
Entomology
Poly-
many, much.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of poly- in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of poly- in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of poly- in a Sentence
What’s up Poly High? i’ve got a very special message for my man Banks.
And if you look at the poly netting and ropes that you’re finding, they’re all very inexpensive stuff.
There ain't no ticks like poly-ticks. Bloodsuckers all.
The word 'politics' is derived from the word 'poly', meaning 'many', and the word 'ticks', meaning 'blood sucking parasites'.
Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle:
In 1995, Stan and Denise Smart sent their oldest daughter Kristin to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, during her freshman year they looked forward every Sunday to a phone call from her — it was their ritual.
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