Word: biomineralogy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
o
mi
ner
a
lo
gy
Definition: The study of biominerals and of biomineralization. The formation of hard mineral deposits within a living organism; especially the process whereby bone and similar structural material is formed.
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: mine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mine
Language: fro
Decoded: mine
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A person whose occupation is (the noun).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -aris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.
Affix: -logy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -logia
Language: la
Decoded: -logia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -logy; the study of