Word: gigacandela
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gi
ga
can
de
la
Definition: An SI unit of measurement equivalent to one billion (109) candelas, abbreviated as Gcd.
Morphemes:
Affix: giga-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 109; billion-. Symbol: G
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γίγας
Language: grc
Decoded: gigas
Meaning: giant
Affix: candela
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In the International System of Units, the base unit of luminous intensity; the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540; 012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of 683 watt per steradian. Symbol: cd
Etymology Compounds: Affix: candeō
Language: la
Decoded: candeo
Meaning: shine, glitter; glow
Affix: -ēla
Language: la
Decoded: -ela
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns from verbs, often specifically deponent verbs.