Word: periphrasic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: per
i
phra
sic
Definition: Of or pertaining to periphrasis; a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things
Morphemes:
Affix: periphrase
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To express by periphrase or circumlocution.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: around
Affix: φράζω
Language: grc
Decoded: phrazo
Meaning: I show, point out
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