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Meaning of polysynthesism in English:

polysynthesism

Pronunciation /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪnθɪsɪz(ə)m/

noun

Linguistics

  • Polysynthesis; polysynthetic character or condition.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From polysynthes- + -ism. Compare slightly earlier polysynthetism, polysyntheticism.