Word: cathemeral
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ca
the
mer
al
Definition: Relating to organisms' behaviour in which food is acquired at random intervals during the day or night.
Morphemes:
Affix: cata-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: reverse, backward, degenerative
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κατά
Language: grc
Decoded: kata
Meaning: downwards
Affix: hemeral
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Daily; circadian; cyclical, with a period of 24 hours
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἡμέρα
Language: grc
Decoded: emera
Meaning: day