Word: gonadotrophic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: go
nad
o
trop
ic
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or stimulating the functions of the gonads
Morphemes:
Affix: gonad
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γίγνομαι
Language: grc
Decoded: gignomai
Meaning: to be born
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade
Affix: -o-
Language: en
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: A linking vowel inserted interconsonantally between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning. It frequently joins words or of Ancient Greek or Classical Latin origin in the of New Latin and international scientific vocabulary but it can also be used to join modern terms and even abbreviations, either formally or informally.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -o-
Language: la
Decoded: -o-
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: Suffix forming nominal compounds (such as Gallo-Greek from Gallic and Greek ).
Affix: -trophy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: growth, development
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: trepho
Meaning: to maintain, support
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to