Word: magnetooptics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mag
ne
to
op
tics
Definition: the branch of physics which deals with the influence of a magnetic field on optical phenomena
Morphemes:
Affix: magnet-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: magnet, magnetic, magnetism
Affix: -o-
Language: en
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: A linking vowel inserted interconsonantally between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning. It frequently joins words or of Ancient Greek or Classical Latin origin in the of New Latin and international scientific vocabulary but it can also be used to join modern terms and even abbreviations, either formally or informally.
Affix: optic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of, or relating to optics or optical instruments.
Affix: -ics
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms nouns referring to fields of knowledge or practice.