Polysyllabic
(adjective)
Having or characterized by many syllables.
Origin:
From the greek "poly" meaning "many" and "syllabē" meaning "syllable".
Examples:
- The polysyllabic words in the poem made it challenging to recite.
- The polysyllabic words used in the scientific paper were difficult to understand for the layperson.
- Polysyllabic words can make it hard to understand the meaning of a sentence.
- Polysyllabic words are often found in technical and scientific fields.
- Polysyllabic words can be used to show off one's vocabulary or to sound more educated.