Word: transferase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: trans
fer
ase
Definition: Any of various enzymes that catalyze the transfer of a functional group, such as amine or phosphate from one molecule to another.
Morphemes:
Affix: transfer
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The conveying of genetic material from one cell to another.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: trāns-
Language: la
Decoded: trans-
Meaning: beyond
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: I bear, carry
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.