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poly- definition

poly- (päl′i, -ə, -ē)

  1. much, many, more than one polychromatic
  2. more than usual, excessive polyphagia
  3. in or of many kinds or parts polymorph
  4. polymer of; polymerized polyvinyl

Etymology: ModL < Gr poly- < polys, much, many < IE *pelu, large amount < base *pel-, to pour, fill > full

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