Word: bioaccumulators
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
o
a
ccu
mu
la
tors
Definition: Plural of bioaccumulator; the gradual accumulation of substances, such as pesticides or other chemicals, in an organism
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: accumulate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To gradually grow or increase in quantity or number.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad
Language: la
Decoded: ad
Meaning: to, towards, at
Affix: cumulus
Language: la
Decoded: cumulus
Meaning: a heap
Affix: -ō
Language: la
Decoded: -o
Meaning: denominative
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).