Word: metastate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
state
Definition: A metastable isomer. An excited state of an isotope, often having different a spin quantum number (designated with an m)
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Having analogies with metaphysics.
Affix: state
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An element of the range of the random variables that define a random process.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: status
Language: la
Decoded: status
Meaning: manner of standing, attitude, position, carriage, manner, dress, apparel; and other senses