Word: prefactor
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
fac
tor
Definition: A coefficient which precedes a given quantity in a mathematical formula
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: fact
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Information about a particular subject, especially actual conditions and/or circumstances.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: factum
Language: la
Decoded: factum
Meaning: a deed, act, exploit; in Medieval Latin also state, condition, circumstance
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.