Word: psychogerontology
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: psy
cho
ger
on
to
lo
gy
Definition: A subfield of gerontology that studies the psychological processes of aging.
Morphemes:
Affix: psycho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the soul, the mind, or to psychology.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ψῡ́χω
Language: grc
Decoded: psukho
Meaning: I blow
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: zero grade
Affix: geronto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to old age or elderly people.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γέρων
Language: grc
Decoded: geron
Meaning: old man
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