Word: iridic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: i
ri
ic
Definition: Of or relating to the iris of the eye.
Morphemes:
Affix: irid-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the iris; muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye
Etymology Compounds: Affix: of
Language: grc
Decoded: of
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: Links an adjective with a noun or noun phrase to form a quasi-adverbial qualifier; n respect to, as regards.
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