English word polyamorous comes from Latin amore, English -ous, English poly- (Many. Polymer.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| amore | Latin (lat) | |
| -ous | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used in chemical nomenclature to name chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a lower oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ic. For example sulphuric acid (H2SO4) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H2SO3). See Inorganic nomenclature.. Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or [...] |
| poly- | English (eng) | Many. Polymer. |
| polyamorous | English (eng) | Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.. Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices. |