Poly- Root Words Flashcards

Vocabulary Related to "Poly-"

• Polychromatic: Describes objects characterized by the presence of multiple colors, often seen in art and design contexts.

• Polyclinic: Refers to a hospital or medical facility that offers treatment for various diseases and health issues, catering to diverse medical needs.

• Polydactyl: Pertains to individuals or species that possess an unusually high number of fingers or toes, commonly observed in certain genetic conditions.

• Polyglot: Defines someone proficient in multiple languages, highlighting linguistic capability and cultural interaction.

• Polygon: A geometric term for a multi-sided shape, with straight lines connecting its vertices, foundational in geometry and design.

• Polygraph: A device used to measure and record physiological responses (like heart rate and sweat) as a means of detecting lies; widely known as a lie detector test.

• Polyhedron: A three-dimensional solid characterized by flat polygonal faces, edges, and vertices; examples include cubes and pyramids.

• Polymorphous: Describes entities or phenomena that can take on various forms or morphologies, applicable in biology and materials science.

• Polysyllabic: Refers to words that contain multiple syllables; important in linguistics for understanding language complexity and rhythm.

• Polytheism: A religious belief system that worships multiple gods, contrasting with monotheism, which centers around a single deity.