Word: nanocapsules
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: na
no
cap
sules
Definition: Plural of nanocapsule; a nanoscale shell made from a nontoxic polymer
Morphemes:
Affix: nano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Derived from the nanotechnology industry
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nanus
Language: la
Decoded: nanus
Meaning: dwarf
Affix: capsule
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A small cup or shell, often of metal, for a percussion cap, cartridge, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capsa
Language: la
Decoded: capsa
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A box, case, holder, repository; especially a cylindrical container for books; bookcase.
Affix: -ula
Language: la
Decoded: -ula
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Noun suffix denoting instrument.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).