Word: biointensive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: bi
oin
ten
sive
Definition: Pertaining to sustainable methods of maximizing yields while increasing biodiversity.
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: intense
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Extreme in size or strength.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: intensus
Language: la
Decoded: intensus
Meaning: stretched tight
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.