Word: polariscope
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: po
lar
i
scope
Definition: A polarimeter; an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light
Morphemes:
Affix: pole
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Either of the two points on the earth's surface around which it rotates; also, similar points on any other rotating object.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πόλος
Language: grc
Decoded: polos
Meaning: axis of rotation
Affix: -ar
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of, near, or pertaining to; adjective suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -āris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
Meaning: of, pertaining to
Affix: -scope
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκοπός
Language: grc
Decoded: skopos
Meaning: watcher
Affix: -έω
Language: grc
Decoded: -eo
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns, adjectives and other verbs. Often, not always, added to the stems of thematic nouns or adjectives in -ος.