Word: metaplasticity
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
pla
sti
ci
ty
Definition: Any activity-dependent change to neural function that modulates subsequent synaptic plasticity
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to metabolism; the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
Affix: plastic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Capable of adapting to varying conditions; characterized by environmental adaptability.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: plastēs
Language: la
Decoded: plastes
Meaning: shaper”, “moulder
Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ety. Added to monosyllabic words, typically nouns or adjectives, to extend their form. Often seen in fanciful compounds.