Word: nematophagous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ne
ma
to
pha
gous
Definition: Consuming nematodes; unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
Morphemes:
Affix: nemat-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: nematode; unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
Affix: -phagous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives meaning "eating" or "feeding on".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φᾰγεῖν
Language: grc
Decoded: phagein
Meaning: to eat
Affix: -ος
Language: grc
Decoded: -os
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal roots to form an o-grade action noun.