Word: microcontroller
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cro
con
tro
ller
Definition: A microcomputer on a single chip, used to control some device such as an automobile engine or a toy.
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: control
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against, opposite
Affix: rotulus
Language: ML.
Decoded: rotulus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a small wheel; roll
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.