Word: proteinomimetic
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
tei
no
mi
me
tic
Definition: Any relatively small molecule, especially a peptide that mimics some characteristic of a protein
Morphemes:
Affix: protein
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρωτεῖος
Language: grc
Decoded: proteios
Meaning: primary
Affix: -o-
Language: en
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: A linking vowel inserted interconsonantally between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning. It frequently joins words or of Ancient Greek or Classical Latin origin in the of New Latin and international scientific vocabulary but it can also be used to join modern terms and even abbreviations, either formally or informally.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -o-
Language: la
Decoded: -o-
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: Suffix forming nominal compounds (such as Gallo-Greek from Gallic and Greek ).
Affix: mimetic
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A substance with similar pharmacological effects to another substance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μῑμητικός
Language: grc
Decoded: mimetikos
Meaning: imitative