"polysyllabically" meaning in English

See polysyllabically in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more polysyllabically [comparative], most polysyllabically [superlative]
Etymology: polysyllabic + -ally Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|polysyllabic|ally}} polysyllabic + -ally Head templates: {{en-adv}} polysyllabically (comparative more polysyllabically, superlative most polysyllabically)
  1. In a polysyllabic way.
    Sense id: en-polysyllabically-en-adv-ofQ0HiCU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ally

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