Word: gneissoids
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gnei
ssoids
Definition: Plural of gneissoid. Having a structure similar to that of gneiss, or intermediate between that of gneiss and mica or granite
Morphemes:
Affix: gneiss
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock having bands or veins, but not schistose.
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.