Word: autoinhibitory
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: au
to
in
hi
bi
to
ry
Definition: Of or pertaining to autoinhibition. Any of several intramolecular interactions that regulate protein function.
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (relating to cars)
Affix: inhibit
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in
Language: la
Decoded: in
Meaning: in, at, on
Affix: habeō
Language: la
Decoded: habeo
Meaning: I have, hold, keep
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.