Word: sesquibasic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ses
qui
ba
sic
Definition: Containing, or acting as, a base in the proportions of a sesqui compound.
Morphemes:
Affix: sesqui-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In a ratio of 3 to 2
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: -que
Language: la
Decoded: -que
Meaning: and
Affix: base
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A basic but essential component or ingredient.
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to