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polyamorous

/ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.22 in modern English

Syllables
polyamorous
IPA
/ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/
18
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.

adj

Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From a 1990 article by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, A Bouquet of Lovers, formed poly- + amorous or polyamory + -ous.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/

Derived Forms

polyamorously polyamorousness

Phrases

solo polyamorous

Frequently Paired Words

ambiamorous monoamorous monogamous polyfidelitous polyromantic polysexual

Synonyms

poly polyam

Questions

How do you pronounce polyamorous?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/.
What does polyamorous mean?
Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.
Where does polyamorous come from?
From a 1990 article by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, A Bouquet of Lovers, formed poly- + amorous or polyamory + -ous.

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