Synonyms for

Poly

Verb / ˈpɑ:li: / Another word for poly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Poly means many or much.

Synonyms & similar words

multiple numerous abundant various several plentiful copious countless innumerable myriad diverse manifold multifarious umpteen unlimited endless limitless ceaseless perpetual everlasting

Synonyms by register

Formal

multiple numerous manifold

Informal

many lots of loads of

Literary

myriad multitudinous

Antonyms

single few one mono unit

Common collocations

  • poly-
  • poly-morphism
  • poly-gon
  • poly-graph
  • poly-ester
  • poly-phony
  • poly-theism

Word family

noun polymath
adjective poly-

Usage note

The prefix 'poly-' means 'many' or 'much'. It is commonly used in scientific and technical terms, as well as in words describing multiplicity.

Example sentences

  1. There were poly colors on the butterfly's wings.
  2. The classroom had poly books on the shelves.
  3. The picnic had poly foods to eat.
  4. The library had poly stories to read.
  5. The store had poly toys to buy.

Quotes

  • 'Polyamory is the philosophy that you can love more than one person and have multiple romantic partners.' - Deborah Anapol
  • 'Polygamy: an endeavour to get more out of life than there is in it.' - Elbert Hubbard
  • 'People who are polyamorous don’t want to cheat. Cheating is when you’re breaking the rules. Poly people are up front about their desires.' - Franklin Veaux

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