Word: convertase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: con
ver
tase
Definition: Any of several enzymes that convert a compound into smaller, biologically-active compounds
Morphemes:
Affix: convert
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: con-
Language: la
Decoded: con-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects
Affix: vertō
Language: la
Decoded: verto
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I turn, revolve
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.