Poly-

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑɫi-/

Poly- (prefix)

  1. Used before a word to show there are many of something, or many parts in one thing.
  2. Used to show something has many kinds or forms, not just one type.
  3. Used in technical words to mean a structure is made of many repeating units.

Examples

  • The machine has poly- parts that work together.
  • The model uses poly- sections to show the whole system.