Word: orthomodular
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: or
tho
mo
du
lar
Definition: Describing a lattice with the property that its every orthogonal pair is modular.
Morphemes:
Affix: ortho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in adjacent (1,2) positions (compare meta- and para-)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀρθός
Language: grc
Decoded: orthos
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: right angle
Affix: module
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: modulus
Language: la
Decoded: modulus
Meaning: a small measure, a measure, mode, meter
Affix: -ar
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of, near, or pertaining to; adjective suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -āris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
Meaning: of, pertaining to