Word: metaphor
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: met
a
phor
Definition: The use of an everyday object or concept to represent an underlying facet of the computer and thus aid users in performing tasks.
Morphemes:
Affix: metaphor
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The use of an everyday object or concept to represent an underlying facet of the computer and thus aid users in performing tasks.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μετά
Language: grc
Decoded: meta
Meaning: with, across, after
Affix: φέρω
Language: grc
Decoded: phero
Meaning: I bear, carry