Word: aeolotropy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ae
o
lot
ro
py
Definition: The phenomenon whereby the physical properties (e.g, electric conductivity, refractive index) of a body depend on the direction in which they are measured.
Morphemes:
Affix: æolo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form the names of musical instruments that use a vibrating reed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Aeolian
Language: la
Decoded: Aeolian
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to Aeolus, the Greek god of wind.
Affix: -tropy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: exhibiting a behavior.