Word: halophilism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ha
lo
phi
li
sm
Definition: The requirement of some microorganisms (halophiles) for a high salt content
Morphemes:
Affix: halo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sea, salt, salt water
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἅλς
Language: grc
Decoded: als
Meaning: sea, salt
Affix: -phile
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns and adjectives meaning "loving; friendly", or "friend".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: dear, beloved
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of conditions or syndromes
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.