Word: homosexuality
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ho
mo
sex
u
al
i
ty
Definition: The state of being sexually attracted primarily or exclusively to persons of the same sex.
Morphemes:
Affix: homo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to homosexuals or homosexuality; someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
Affix: -sexual
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms a noun or adjective describing a state or style of sexuality
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a noun from an adjective; especially, to form the noun referring to the state, property, or quality of conforming to the adjective's description.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -itātem
Language: la
Decoded: -itatem
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: adjective-forming suffix, especially of nominalized adjectives identifying groups of people as "those belonging to"