Word: autoamputation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
toam
pu
ta
tion
Definition: The spontaneous detachment from the body and elimination of an appendage or an abnormal growth, such as of a polyp.
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (regarding oneself)
Affix: amputate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ambi-
Language: la
Decoded: ambi-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: ambi-
Affix: putus
Language: la
Decoded: putus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a boy
Affix: -ō
Language: la
Decoded: -o
Meaning: denominative
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.