Word: downcycles
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: down
cy
cles
Definition: Third-person singular of downcycle. To convert ( waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of lower quality and reduced functionality.
Morphemes:
Affix: down
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A negative aspect; a downer.
Affix: re-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: a completive or intensification of the base; up, a-, out
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: back, backwards
Affix: cycle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pedal-powered vehicle, such as a unicycle, bicycle, or tricycle, or a motorized vehicle that has either two or three wheels.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύκλος
Language: grc
Decoded: kuklos
Meaning: circle
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs