Word: paramorphine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: par
a
mor
phine
Definition: A poisonous alkaloid, also known as thebaine, obtained from opium; not used in medicine; but used as a precursor for the manufacture of some medicines.
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite (1,4) positions (compare ortho- and meta-)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: morphine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A crystalline alkaloid (7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-3,6-diol), extracted from opium, the salts of which are soluble in water and are used as analgesics, anaesthetics and sedatives; it is one of a group of morphine alkaloids.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μορφή
Language: grc
Decoded: morphe
Meaning: shape, form
Affix: -εύς
Language: grc
Decoded: -eus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form a masculine agent noun : -er