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polytonal Meaning & Definition

/ˌpɑliˈtoʊnəl/

What Does Polytonal Mean?

As an adjective, polytonal means That uses two or more tonalities simultaneously.

Polytonal in Brief

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˌpɑliˈtoʊnəl/
Synonymstonal
Comparative / superlativemore polytonal, most polytonal

Polytonal Definition (Adjective)

  1. That uses two or more tonalities simultaneously.

Synonyms of Polytonal

Polytonal synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

polytonal (comparative more polytonal, superlative most polytonal)

Origin of Polytonal

From poly- +‎ tonal.

Questions People Ask About Polytonal

What part of speech is polytonal?

Polytonal is an adjective.

What is another word for polytonal?

Close synonyms of polytonal are tonal. See the full list of polytonal synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of polytonal?

The comparative form is more polytonal and the superlative form is most polytonal.

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