Word: metaprotaspis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
pro
tas
pis
Definition: The second molt stage of the protaspis. A stage in the development of a trilobite where the creature has not yet developed articulated segments.
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Later or subsequent
Affix: prot-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Form of proto- used before a vowel.
Affix: aspis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A prominent ring of thickened exine around a pore on a pollen grain
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: The alpha intensivum, used to strengthen the force of compounds.
Affix: σπίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: spizo
Meaning: to extend