Word: chemotaxonomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: che
mo
ta
xo
no
my
Definition: The classification or taxonomy of organisms based on differences and similarities in biochemistry, especially on differences in amino acid sequence in proteins that the organisms have in common.
Morphemes:
Affix: chemo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to or using chemicals or chemistry.
Affix: taxo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: order, arrangement
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τάξις
Language: grc
Decoded: taxis
PoS: Noun
Meaning: arrangement, ordering
Affix: -nomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a system of rules, laws, or knowledge about a body of a particular field; distribution, arrangement, management
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νόμος
Language: grc
Decoded: nomos
Meaning: law, custom