Poly
/ˈpɒli/ adj, noun, verb, slang
adj, noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A polytechnic. countable, informal, uncountable
- 2 A whitish, woolly plant (Teucrium polium) of the family Lamiaceae, found throughout the western Mediterranean.
- 3 Polyethylene (polythene). countable, uncountable
- 4 Polyurethane. countable, uncountable
- 5 A polygon. countable, uncountable
"The most common poly budget in use for games at the time of this writing is between 5,000 and 10,000 tris."
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- 6 Polyester. uncountable
"a cotton-poly blend"
- 7 Polyamory. countable, informal, uncountable
- 8 A polyamorous person. countable, informal, uncountable
- 9 A polycule. countable, informal, uncountable
Verb
- 1 To polymorph; to transform by magic. ambitransitive
Adjective
- 1 Polyamorous. informal, not-comparable
"Whether the family is poly, L.G.B.T.Q. or another minority, such as a religious one, coming out is very much a personal decision."
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More examples"The most common poly budget in use for games at the time of this writing is between 5,000 and 10,000 tris."
Etymology
Etymology 1
Shortening of various words.
Etymology 2
From Latin polium, the name of a plant, perhaps Teucrium polium.