Word: otoscope
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
to
scope
Definition: An instrument used for examining the eardrum and interior of the outer ear.
Morphemes:
Affix: oto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Ear-like; ear-shaped.
Affix: -scope
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκοπός
Language: grc
Decoded: skopos
Meaning: watcher
Affix: -έω
Language: grc
Decoded: -eo
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns, adjectives and other verbs. Often, not always, added to the stems of thematic nouns or adjectives in -ος.