Word: asthmatics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: asth
ma
tics
Definition: Plural of asthmatic; a person suffering from asthma
Morphemes:
Affix: asthma
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἆσθμα
Language: grc
Decoded: asthma
Meaning: laborious breathing, asthma
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.