Word: autotoxicity
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
to
to
xi
ci
ty
Definition: Self-destruction of a species through the production of chemicals that escape into the environment and directly inhibit the growth of that species.
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (regarding oneself)
Affix: toxic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: toxicum
Language: la
Decoded: toxicum
Meaning: poison
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ety. Added to monosyllabic words, typically nouns or adjectives, to extend their form. Often seen in fanciful compounds.