Word: photomechanical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pho
to
me
chan
i
cal
Definition: of or relating to any of several methods of printing via a plate which has been prepared photographically, and can contain both text and images
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: photography
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: mechanic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar; base.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mechanicus
Language: la
Decoded: mechanicus
Meaning: of or belonging to machines or mechanics, inventive
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.