Word: biocomplexity
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
o
com
ple
xi
ty
Definition: The study of complex structures and behaviours that arise from non-linear interactions of active biological agents, which may range in scale from molecules to cells to organisms.
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: complex
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A structure consisting of a central atom or molecule weakly connected to surrounding atoms or molecules.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: complexus
Language: la
Decoded: complexus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: surrounded
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form other nouns, especially abstract nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -itātem
Language: la
Decoded: -itatem
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -ty, -dom, -hood, -ness, -ship; Used to form feminine abstract nouns indicating a state of being.