Word: sociogerontology
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: so
ci
o
ger
on
to
lo
gy
Definition: A subfield of gerontology that studies the social processes of aging.
Morphemes:
Affix: socio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: society
Etymology Compounds: Affix: socius
Language: la
Decoded: socius
Meaning: associated, allied; partner, companion, ally
Affix: geronto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to old age or elderly people.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γέρων
Language: grc
Decoded: geron
Meaning: old man
Affix: -logy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -logia
Language: la
Decoded: -logia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -logy; the study of