Word: chemotaxonomical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: che
mo
ta
xo
no
mi
cal
Definition: Alternative form of chemotaxonomic; as the method of biological classification based on similarities and dissimilarity in the structure of certain compounds among the organisms being classified
Morphemes:
Affix: chemo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to or using chemicals or chemistry.
Affix: taxo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: order, arrangement
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τάξις
Language: grc
Decoded: taxis
PoS: Noun
Meaning: arrangement, ordering
Affix: -nomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a system of rules, laws, or knowledge about a body of a particular field; distribution, arrangement, management
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νόμος
Language: grc
Decoded: nomos
Meaning: law, custom
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms the names of aldehydes; any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids