Word: cilioinhibitory
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ci
li
oin
hi
bi
to
ry
Definition: That inhibits ciliation
Morphemes:
Affix: cilio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cilium; a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms
Affix: inhibit
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in
Language: la
Decoded: in
Meaning: in, at, on
Affix: habeō
Language: la
Decoded: habeo
Meaning: I have, hold, keep
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".