Word: anacoustic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: an
a
cous
tic
Definition: Describing the upper reaches of the atmosphere, and of space, in which the concentration of molecules is too small to support the propagation of sound
Morphemes:
Affix: an-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: not; used to make words that have a sense opposite to the word (or stem) to which the prefix is attached. Used with stems that begin with vowels and "h".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀν-
Language: grc
Decoded: an-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: The alpha privativum, used to make words that have a sense opposite to the word (or stem) to which the prefix is attached. It is also known as privative a and alpha privative.
Affix: acoustic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Able to be set off by sound waves.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀκούω
Language: grc
Decoded: akouo
Meaning: to hear
Affix: -ῐκός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ikos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to noun stems to form adjectives: of or pertaining to, in the manner of; -ic