Word: antiports
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: an
ti
ports
Definition: Third-person singular of antiport. A structure in a cell membrane that simultaneously transports different molecules or ions through the membrane in opposite directions
Morphemes:
Affix: anti-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Related to antiparticles; with the same mass but with opposite physical charges (such as electric charge)
Affix: port
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: portus
Language: la
Decoded: portus
Meaning: port, harbour
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Hypocoristic suffix