Word: subvolcanic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sub
vol
ca
nic
Definition: Intrusive, but having grain size and texture intermediate between volcanic and plutonic rocks.
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: almost, nearly
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: volcano
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A vent or fissure on the surface of a planet (usually in a mountainous form) with a magma chamber attached to the mantle of a planet or moon, periodically erupting forth lava and volcanic gases onto the surface.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Vulcanus
Language: la
Decoded: Vulcanus
Meaning: Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalworking
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