Word: radioprotective
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ra
di
o
pro
tec
tive
Definition: A radioprotectant.
Morphemes:
Affix: radio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: radio (broadcasting)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: radius
Language: la
Decoded: radius
Meaning: ray
Affix: protect
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prō-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
Meaning: before, in front of
Affix: tegō
Language: la
Decoded: tego
Meaning: to cover
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.