oligosynthesis

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noun

The synthetic combining of a relatively small number of morphemes to form compound words.

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Meanings

nounoligosynthesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesThe synthetic combining of a relatively small number of morphemes to form compound words.

Origin

From oligo- + synthesis.

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APA

oligosynthesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oligosynthesis

MLA

“oligosynthesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oligosynthesis. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “oligosynthesis,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oligosynthesis.

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