Word: megathrust
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
gathrust
Definition: A sudden slip along a fault between a subducting and an overriding plate, resulting in a major earthquake
Morphemes:
Affix: mega-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Really, very, uber-, super-.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μέγας
Language: grc
Decoded: megas
Meaning: great, large, mighty
Affix: thrust
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.