Word: protobiont
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
to
bi
ont
Definition: An aggregation of organic molecules, surrounded by a membrane, that abiotically coalesces into resemblances of living matter; thought to be the precursors of prokaryotic cells
Morphemes:
Affix: proto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to protons and/or positive charge.
Affix: -biont
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a discrete living organism that has a specified mode of living