Word: aniconism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: an
i
con
ism
Definition: More broadly, a prohibition against all forms of visual artwork and photography.
Morphemes:
Affix: an-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of on; in a state required for something to function or be effective
Affix: icon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An image, symbol, picture, or other representation usually as an object of religious devotion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἰκών
Language: grc
Decoded: eikon
Meaning: likeness, image, portrait
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns indicating a peculiarity or characteristic of language
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.