Word: bioreporter
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
o
re
por
ter
Definition: A genetically engineered microbial cell designed to produce a measurable signal in response to a specific chemical or physical agent in their environment
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: report
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To refer.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: again; prefix added to various words to indicate an action being done again, or like the other usages indicated above under English.
Affix: portare
Language: la
Decoded: portare
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I convey, bring
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.