Word: siphonic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: si
pho
ic
Definition: Of or pertaining to a siphon; convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
Morphemes:
Affix: siphon
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To transfer (liquid) by means of a siphon; a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σίφων
Language: grc
Decoded: siphon
Meaning: pipe, tube
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to