Word: plesiomorphy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ple
si
o
mor
phy
Definition: A character state that is present in both outgroups and in the ancestors
Morphemes:
Affix: plesio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Close, near.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πλησίον
Language: grc
Decoded: plesion
Meaning: near
Affix: -morphy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Shaped or formed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μορφή
Language: grc
Decoded: morphe
Meaning: shape