Polysyllabic (adjective)

Having or characterized by many syllables.

Origin:

From the greek "poly" meaning "many" and "syllabē" meaning "syllable".

Examples:

1. The polysyllabic words in the poem made it challenging to recite.
2. The polysyllabic words used in the scientific paper were difficult to understand for the layperson.
3. Polysyllabic words can make it hard to understand the meaning of a sentence.
4. Polysyllabic words are often found in technical and scientific fields.
5. Polysyllabic words can be used to show off one's vocabulary or to sound more educated.