Word: phosphorous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: phos
pho
rous
Definition: Of or pertaining to phosphorus; a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
Morphemes:
Affix: phosphorus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: φέρω
Language: grc
Decoded: phero
Meaning: to bear, carry
Affix: -ous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ōsus
Language: la
Decoded: -osus
Meaning: full, full of