Word: ferroelectricity
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fe
rro
e
lec
tri
ci
ty
Definition: The electric polarization of a substance (spontaneous presence of a dipole moment) that is analogous to ferromagnetism
Morphemes:
Affix: ferro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: ferrous; of or relating to or containing iron
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ferrum
Language: la
Decoded: ferrum
Meaning: iron
Affix: electric
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A substance or object which can be electrified; an insulator or non-conductor, like amber or glass.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ēlectrum
Language: la
Decoded: electrum
Meaning: amber
Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
Meaning: adjectival suffix
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ety. Added to monosyllabic words, typically nouns or adjectives, to extend their form. Often seen in fanciful compounds.