Word: allocyclic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: a
llo
cy
clic
Definition: Of or pertaining to an allocycle. A long-term or widespread cycle of sedimentation
Morphemes:
Affix: allo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: a diastereomer having the same configuration on four neighboring chiral carbon atoms as carbohydrate allose
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἄλλος
Language: grc
Decoded: allos
Meaning: other
Affix: cyclic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύκλος
Language: el
Decoded: kuklos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: period, cycle
Affix: -ικός
Language: el
Decoded: -ikos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forms an adjective or a noun from a placename.