Word: downconversion
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: down
con
ver
sion
Definition: The interaction of a photon with a medium in which it is converted into two photons of lower frequencies such that energy is conserved.
Morphemes:
Affix: down-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lower position or direction, literally or figuratively.
Affix: convert
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: con-
Language: la
Decoded: con-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects
Affix: vertō
Language: la
Decoded: verto
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I turn, revolve
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.