Word: metalloids
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
lloids
Definition: Plural of metalloid; of or being a nonmetallic element that has some of the properties of metal
Morphemes:
Affix: metal
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any material with similar physical properties, such as an alloy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: metallum
Language: la
Decoded: metallum
Meaning: metal, mine, quarry, mineral
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.