Word: orthotropic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: or
tho
tro
ic
Definition: Growing vertically, either upwards or downwards.
Morphemes:
Affix: ortho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: straight, right, proper
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀρθός
Language: grc
Decoded: orthos
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: straight forward, in a straight line
Affix: -tropic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: turning or changing
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τρέπω
Language: grc
Decoded: trepo
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I turn
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade
Affix: -ῐκός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ikos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to noun stems to form adjectives: of or pertaining to, in the manner of; -ic