"polygraphy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From poly- + -graphy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|poly|graphy}} poly- + -graphy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} polygraphy (uncountable)
  1. Much writing; writing of many books. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-polygraphy-en-noun-nfg~E0ct
  2. The art of writing in various ciphers, and of deciphering the same. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-polygraphy-en-noun-eYpSJnyS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with poly-, English terms suffixed with -graphy, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 65 5 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with poly-: 26 43 31 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -graphy: 28 59 13 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 33 61 6 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 31 65 3
  3. The art or practice of using a polygraph. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pseudoscience
    Sense id: en-polygraphy-en-noun-6SQA41sM Disambiguation of Pseudoscience: 8 24 68
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