Word: photoemissive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pho
to
e
mis
sive
Definition: of, or relating to photoemission; an emission of photoelectrons (especially from a metallic surface)
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: emit
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to send out or give off
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ex-
Language: la
Decoded: ex-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: out, away
Affix: mittō
Language: la
Decoded: mitto
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I send, dispatch, cause to go, let go, release, discharge
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.