Words That Start With Poly
Here are 94 words that start with poly, from everyday words to rare ones that are still valid in word games. Common words come first with a short meaning, then the words are grouped by length, which helps with Wordle and crossword clues.
As a prefix, poly means "many", as in polygon.
- Words starting with poly
- 94
- Most used
- polymer
- Shortest
- polyp
- 5 letter words
- 2
Common words that start with poly
| # | Word | Meaning | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | polymer | a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of... | 7 |
| 2 | polymers | a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of... | 8 |
| 3 | polytechnic | a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences | 11 |
| 4 | polyester | any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant | 9 |
| 5 | polynomial | a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms | 10 |
| 6 | polygamy | having more than one spouse at a time | 8 |
| 7 | polygon | a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides | 7 |
| 8 | polyethylene | a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation | 12 |
| 9 | polymerase | an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA | 10 |
| 10 | polymerization | a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound | 14 |
| 11 | polystyrene | a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic | 11 |
| 12 | polygraph | a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood... | 9 |
| 13 | polynomials | a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms | 11 |
| 14 | polyurethane | any of various polymers containing the urethane radical | 12 |
| 15 | polygons | a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides | 8 |
| 16 | polymorphism | (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on | 12 |
| 17 | polyps | a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane | 6 |
| 18 | polypropylene | a polymer of propylene used as a thermoplastic molding material | 13 |
| 19 | polymeric | of or relating to or consisting of a polymer | 9 |
| 20 | polypeptide | a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids | 11 |
| 21 | polygonal | having many sides or relating to a surface marked by polygons | 9 |
| 22 | polygamous | having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals | 10 |
| 23 | polymorphisms | (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on | 13 |
| 24 | polyunsaturated | (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) having many unsaturated bonds | 15 |
| 25 | polymorphic | relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms | 11 |
| 26 | polyphonic | having two or more phonetic values | 10 |
| 27 | polyp | a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane | 5 |
| 28 | polyglot | a person who speaks more than one language | 8 |
| 29 | polycrystalline | composed of aggregates of crystals | 15 |
| 30 | polyphony | music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments | 9 |
| 31 | polytheism | belief in multiple Gods | 10 |
| 32 | polysaccharide | any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules | 14 |
| 33 | polychrome | a piece of work composed of or decorated in many colors | 10 |
| 34 | polysaccharides | any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules | 15 |
| 35 | polygamist | someone who is married to two or more people at the same time | 10 |
| 36 | polymath | a person of great and varied learning | 8 |
| 37 | polypeptides | a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids | 12 |
| 38 | polythene | a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation | 9 |
| 39 | polyamide | a polymer containing repeated amide groups | 9 |
| 40 | polyhedral | of or relating to or resembling a polyhedron | 10 |
| 41 | polytechnics | a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences | 12 |
| 42 | polyhedra | a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces | 9 |
| 43 | polyhedron | a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces | 10 |
| 44 | polygyny | having more than one wife at a time | 8 |
| 45 | polyandry | having more than one husband at a time | 9 |
| 46 | polymerized | cause (a compound) to polymerize | 11 |
| 47 | polymorph | an organism that can assume more than one adult form as in the castes of ants or termites | 9 |
| 48 | polymerases | an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA | 11 |
| 49 | polyesters | any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant | 10 |
| 50 | polytheists | one who believes in a plurality of gods | 11 |
5 letter words that start with poly
- polyp
- polys
6 letter words that start with poly
- polyps
7 letter words that start with poly
- polymer
- polygon
8 letter words that start with poly
- polymers
- polygamy
- polygons
- polyglot
- polymath
- polygyny
- polysemy
9 letter words that start with poly
- polyester
- polygraph
- polymeric
- polygonal
- polyvinyl
- polyphony
- polythene
- polyamide
- polyhedra
- polyandry
- polymorph
- polygenic
- polygonum
- polyploid
- polyphase
- polyamine
10 letter words that start with poly
- polynomial
- polymerase
- polygamous
- polyphonic
- polycystic
- polytheism
- polychrome
- polycyclic
- polygamist
- polyhedral
- polyclonal
- polyhedron
- polyclinic
- polyesters
- polyolefin
- polygraphs
- polyphenol
- polyvalent
- polyploidy
- polymorphs
- polychaete
- polyatomic
- polymerize
- polygynous
- polytheist
- polyamines
11 letter words that start with poly
- polytechnic
- polystyrene
- polynomials
- polypeptide
- polymorphic
- polyphenols
- polymerized
- polymerases
- polytheists
- polygamists
- polycentric
- polychaetes
- polyolefins
- polyrhythms
- polydactyly
- polysorbate
12 letter words that start with poly
- polyethylene
- polyurethane
- polymorphism
- polytheistic
- polypeptides
- polytechnics
- polysyllabic
- polycythemia
- polymorphous
- polyrhythmic
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How many words start with poly?
This list has 94 words starting with poly, all from a standard word-game dictionary and all seen in real English text.
What are common words that start with poly?
polymer, polymers, polytechnic, polyester, polynomial, polygamy, polygon, polyethylene.
What 5 letter words start with poly?
polyp, polys.
What does the prefix poly mean?
As a prefix, poly means "many", as in polygon.
Source: the ENABLE word list (a public-domain dictionary used for word games), ranked by how often each word appears in English text (the open wordfreq project), with short meanings from Princeton WordNet. Offensive words are left out.