Word: semiphosphorescent
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sem
i
phos
pho
res
cent
Definition: Partially phosphorescent; emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: phosphorus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: any substance exhibiting phosphorescence; a phosphor
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: φέρω
Language: grc
Decoded: phero
Meaning: to bear, carry
Affix: -escent
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: resembling