Word: orthoscope
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: or
tho
scope
Definition: An instrument for examining the interior of an eye.
Morphemes:
Affix: ortho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: straight, right, proper
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀρθός
Language: grc
Decoded: orthos
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: straight forward, in a straight line
Affix: -scope
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκοπός
Language: grc
Decoded: skopos
Meaning: watcher
Affix: -έω
Language: grc
Decoded: -eo
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns, adjectives and other verbs. Often, not always, added to the stems of thematic nouns or adjectives in -ος.