Phrase Hound found 23 phrases and 1,319 compound words that contain poly. The most common are listed below. Open poly in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 23
- roly-polyA toy that rights itself when pushed over.
- Cal PolyCalifornia Polytechnic State University
- poly sciAbbreviation of political science: The systematic study of government and politics.
- solo polyClipping of solo polyamory: A form of polyamory in which the person leads a mostly independent lifestyle, for example not living with their partners or not sharing finances.
- poly-rhythmAlternative spelling of polyrhythm: Music with multiple rhythmic elements played simultaneously.
- poly-rhythmsplural of poly-rhythm: Music with multiple rhythmic elements played simultaneously.
- Cal Poly PomonaCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- poly-theisticAlternative spelling of polytheistic: Of or relating to polytheism.
- poly pocketA clear plastic sleeve for documents; a sheet protector.
- poly skinA type of hair replacement system that uses a base made from a thin, flexible polyurethane material; the polyurethane membrane is often translucent and designed to mimic the appearance of human skin or epidermis.
- poly wheelSynonym of omni wheel: A wheel that has perpendicularly orientated discs about its circumference, often used in holonomic drive systems.
- poly-curiousAlternative form of polycurious: Curious about or open to polyamory; potentially interested in having relationships with multiple partners.
- poly-harmonyAlternative spelling of polyharmony: Music that is played in more than one key at once, creating an aesthetically pleasing harmonic sound.
- poly-wheelsplural of poly-wheel: A wheel that has perpendicularly orientated discs about its circumference, often used in holonomic drive systems.
- poly pocketsplural of poly pocket: A clear plastic sleeve for documents; a sheet protector.
- poly-cathClipping of polyurethane catheter; a flexible, synthetic plastic tube used for a variety of drainage, monitoring, and fluid administration tasks.
- poly-harmoniesplural of poly-harmony: Music that is played in more than one key at once, creating an aesthetically pleasing harmonic sound.
- poly-phenylalanineAlternative spelling of polyphenylalanine: A polypeptide (or fragment) containing only phenylalanine
- poly theismMisspelling of polytheism: The belief in the existence of multiple gods.
- poly-deismAlternative spelling of polydeism: Belief in the existence of many gods who collectively set the universe in motion, then ceased to interact with it.
- poly-yneAlternative form of polyyne: polyacetylene
- poly-phenylalaninesplural of poly-phenylalanine: A polypeptide (or fragment) containing only phenylalanine
- rolly-polyArchaic spelling of roly-poly (“kind of pudding”).
Compound words 1,319
- polymerA long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many …
- polynomialAn expression consisting of a sum of a finite number of terms, each term being the product of a constant coefficient and one or more variables raised to a non-negative integer power, such as a_nxⁿ+a_n-1xⁿ⁻¹+...+a_0x⁰.
- polygonA plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.
- polytechnicThat teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects.
- polygamyThe condition of having more than one spouse or marriage partner at one time.
- polymorphicRelating to polymorphism (any sense), able to have several shapes or forms.
- polygraphA device which measures and records several physiological variables such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiration and skin conductivity while a series of questions is being posed to a subject, in an attempt to detect deception.
- polyglotA publication in several languages; specifically, a book (especially a bible) containing several versions of the same subject matter or text in several languages.
- oligopolyAn economic condition in which a small number of sellers exert control over the market of a commodity.
- polyhedralOf, pertaining to or derived from a polyhedron.