Word: xenofiction
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: xe
no
fic
tion
Definition: Fictional stories about non-humans, especially extraterrestrials.
Morphemes:
Affix: xeno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: of extraterrestrial origin
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ξένος
Language: grc
Decoded: xenos
Meaning: alien
Affix: fiction
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A verbal or written account that is not based on actual events (often intended to mislead).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fingō
Language: la
Decoded: fingo
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I dissemble; I alter the truth in order to deceive; feign; pretend
Affix: -tiō
Language: la
Decoded: -tio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -tion, -ation, -ing; suffixed to a verb (usually a participle form) to form a noun relating to some action or the result of an action.