Word: scleritic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: scle
ri
ic
Definition: Relating to a sclerite; hard plate or element of the exoskeleton of some arthropods
Morphemes:
Affix: sclera
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The white of the eye. It is the tough outer coat of the eye that covers the eyeball except for the cornea.
Affix: -itis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.