Word: saprotroph
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sap
ro
troph
Definition: An organism that lives off of dead or decaying organic material by secreting enzymes into it and then absorbing its nutrients.
Morphemes:
Affix: sapro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: putrid, rotten matter
Affix: -troph
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns denoting members of classes of organisms distinguished by trophic modes.