Word: platelet
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: plate
let
Definition: A small colorless disk-shaped particle found in the blood of mammals, which plays an important role in the formation of blood clots.
Morphemes:
Affix: plate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One of the thin parts of the brisket of an animal.
Affix: -let
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: piece; as in a suit of armor for example.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ellus
Language: la
Decoded: -ellus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.
Affix: -et
Language: frm
Decoded: -et
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive, masculine noun.