Word: supercharge
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: su
per
charge
Definition: To increase the power of an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle) by compressing the inlet air with power extracted from the crankshaft.
Morphemes:
Affix: super-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: superior in size, quality, number, degree, status, title, or position
Etymology Compounds: Affix: super-
Language: la
Decoded: super-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: super-; over, above
Affix: charge
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to gain energy
Etymology Compounds: Affix: carrus
Language: la
Decoded: carrus
Meaning: a car, wagon