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Is the use of poly- in English the same as poly- in mathematics?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

"Poly" generally means "many" in both mathematics and English. Example in English: The "poly" in "polyester" comes from the fact that it is a polymer, a complex material made up of many smaller building blocks. Example in Math: A polygon is a shape with many sides.

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