Word: nucleocytoplasmic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: nu
cle
o
cyt
op
las
mic
Definition: Relating to the relationship between the nucleus and the cytoplasm of a cell
Morphemes:
Affix: nucleo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forming words pertaining to the cell nucleus or to nucleic acid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nucleus
Language: la
Decoded: nucleus
Meaning: kernel, core
Affix: cyto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cell.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: container, receptacle
Affix: plasm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: protoplasm; the substance of a living cell (including cytoplasm and nucleus)
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to