Word: tachyon
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tach
y
on
Definition: A flaw in a physical theory that predicts the existence of tachyons or similar paradoxical results. Compare with ghost.
Morphemes:
Affix: tachy-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fast
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ταχύς
Language: grc
Decoded: takhus
Meaning: swift
Affix: -on
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns denoting subatomic particles quanta molecular units or substances .