Word: semiconservative
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sem
i
con
serv
a
tive
Definition: Describing the process of DNA replication in which the two strands of the molecule separate, each acting as a template for the formation of a complementary new strand.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: conserve
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To remain unchanged during a process
Affix: -ative
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: of, related to, or associated with the thing specified