Word: brainwash
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: brain
wash
Definition: To take from an electronically controlled machine its stored-up information; to erase a computer's programming. (1960)
Morphemes:
Affix: brain
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: By analogy with a human brain, the part of a machine or computer that performs calculations.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mregʰ-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: mregh-
Meaning: marrow, sinciput
Affix: men-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: men-
Meaning: mind, to think
Affix: wash
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To pass (a gas or gaseous mixture) through or over a liquid for the purpose of purifying it, especially by removing soluble constituents.