Word: opacity
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
pac
i
ty
Definition: A measure of relative impenetrability to electromagnetic radiation such as light.
Morphemes:
Affix: opaque
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Neither reflecting nor emitting light.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: opacus
Language: la
Decoded: opacus
Meaning: shaded, shady, dark
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ety. Added to monosyllabic words, typically nouns or adjectives, to extend their form. Often seen in fanciful compounds.