Poly

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpÉ’li/

Shortening of various words.

Full definition of poly

Noun

1. polytechnic.
2. polyethylene (polythene)
3. (chiefly computer graphics) polygon
4. (uncountable) polyestera cotton-poly blend
5. (chiefly informal) polyamory
6. (chiefly informal) A polyamorous person.

Adjective

1. (chiefly informal) polyamorous

Verb

1. (transitive, video games, roguelikes) To polymorph; to transform by magic.

Latin polium, the name of a plant, perhaps Teucrium polium.

Alternative forms

• poley

Noun