Word: cataractous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cat
a
rac
tous
Definition: Of the nature of a cataract in the eye.
Morphemes:
Affix: cataract
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κατα-
Language: grc
Decoded: kata-
Meaning: down
Affix: ἀράσσω
Language: grc
Decoded: arasso
Meaning: to strike, dash
Affix: -ous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ōsus
Language: la
Decoded: -osus
Meaning: full, full of