Word: bimetallic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: bi
me
tal
lic
Definition: Pertaining to the use of gold and silver to create legal currency.
Morphemes:
Affix: bi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: two, paired, both
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bis
Language: la
Decoded: bis
Meaning: twice
Affix: metal
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A light tincture used in a coat of arms, specifically argent (white or silver) and or (gold).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: metallum
Language: la
Decoded: metallum
Meaning: metal, mine, quarry, mineral
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