Word: translatology
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: trans
la
to
lo
gy
Definition: The study of the theory and practice of translating and interpreting, especially in an academic context, combining elements of social science and the humanities. Also known as translation studies or traductology.
Morphemes:
Affix: translate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To provide a translation of spoken words or written text in another language; to be, or be capable of being, rendered in another language.
Affix: -o-
Language: en
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: A linking vowel inserted interconsonantally between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning. It frequently joins words or of Ancient Greek or Classical Latin origin in the of New Latin and international scientific vocabulary but it can also be used to join modern terms and even abbreviations, either formally or informally.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -o-
Language: la
Decoded: -o-
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: Suffix forming nominal compounds (such as Gallo-Greek from Gallic and Greek ).
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