Word: anthozoic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: an
tho
z
ic
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Anthozoa; a large class of sedentary marine coelenterates that includes sea anemones and corals; the medusoid phase is entirely suppressed
Morphemes:
Affix: antho-
Language: en
Meaning: flower
Affix: -zoa
Language: en
Meaning: animals
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