Word: parasurfing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pa
ra
sur
fing
Definition: Present participle of parasurf; a molecular modelling system using semi-empirical orbital programs to construct molecular surfaces and calculate local properties and descriptors using pharmaceutical companies for drug design
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite (1,4) positions (compare ortho- and meta-)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: surf
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The bottom of a drain.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.