Word: pedomorphism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pe
do
mor
phi
sm
Definition: the retention, by an adult, of juvenile characteristics
Morphemes:
Affix: pedo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to children; a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παῖς
Language: grc
Decoded: pais
Meaning: child
Affix: -morphism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: the state of having a specified shape or form
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μορφή
Language: grc
Decoded: morphe
Meaning: form, shape
Affix: -ism
Language: en
Decoded: -ism
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of conditions or syndromes