Word: antisepticism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: an
ti
sep
ti
ci
sm
Definition: The use of antiseptics; a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
Morphemes:
Affix: anti-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Against, hostile to.
Affix: septic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to sepsis; the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σήπω
Language: grc
Decoded: sepo
Meaning: make rotten
Affix: -τος
Language: grc
Decoded: -tos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms adjectives from nouns
Affix: -κός
Language: grc
Decoded: -kos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forms adjectives with the sense of 'of or pertaining to', 'in the manner of'
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of conditions or syndromes
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.