Word: necrophiles
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ne
cro
philes
Definition: Plural of necrophile. One who is subject to necrophilia.
Morphemes:
Affix: necro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: death or dead tissue.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νεκρο-
Language: grc
Decoded: nekro-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to derive words relating to death or the dead; ecro-
Affix: -phile
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns and adjectives meaning "loving; friendly", or "friend".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: dear, beloved
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).