Word: hypomorph
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
po
morph
Definition: a mutation that causes a partial loss of gene function.
Morphemes:
Affix: hypo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Deficient; less than normal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑπο-
Language: grc
Decoded: upo-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: denoting a small degree, gradual
Affix: -morph
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: morpheme; minimal meaningful language unit; it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μορφή
Language: grc
Decoded: morphe
Meaning: form, shape