poly
1Informal. polyester (def. 2):a blend of poly and cotton.
a fabric or garment made of polyester.
made of or containing polyester: a poly swimsuit.
Origin of poly
1Other definitions for poly (2 of 4)
noting or relating to polyamory; polyamorous: They’re in a poly relationship.
identifying as polyamorous: They’re not monogamous, they’re poly.
Origin of poly
2Other definitions for poly- (3 of 4)
a combining form with the meanings “much, many” and, in chemistry, “polymeric,” used in the formation of compound words: polyandrous; polyculture; polyethylene.
Origin of poly-
3Other definitions for poly. (4 of 4)
polytechnic.
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How to use poly in a sentence
Alex Polier investigates with five days on the Coconut Cleanse, the latest craze in full-body flushing.
Alexandra Polier tests the Coconut Cleanse—and reports on the joys (and cramps) of detoxing.
Colonel Polier was in the highest spirits: the king had just bestowed some appointment upon him in Hanover.
The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay, Vol. 1 (of 3) | Fanny BurneyA much more resolute defence was expected from the courage and conduct of major Polier, who commanded the garrison.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II. | Tobias SmollettHis travelling companion or tutor is Baron de Polier, a Swiss of eminence in literature and rank.
Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 6 | John Gibson Lockhart
Colonel Polier, though a German officer, is of a Swiss family.
The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay, Vol. 1 (of 3) | Fanny Burney
British Dictionary definitions for poly (1 of 2)
/ (ˈpɒlɪ) /
British Dictionary definitions for poly- (2 of 2)
more than one; many or much: polyhedron
having an excessive or abnormal number or amount: polycythaemia
Origin of poly-
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Scientific definitions for poly-
A prefix meaning many, as in polygon, a figure having many sides. In chemistry, it is used to form the names of polymers by being attached to the name of the base unit of which the polymer is made, as in polysaccharide, a polymer made of repeating simple sugars (monosaccharides).
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