Word: biotechnological
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: bi
o
tech
no
log
i
cal
Definition: Of or pertaining to biotechnology; the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: techno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to technology; the practical application of science to commerce or industry
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέχνη
Language: grc
Decoded: tekhne
Meaning: skill
Affix: -logy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -logia
Language: la
Decoded: -logia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -logy; the study of
Affix: -ical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to