Word: paroxysms
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
ro
xy
sms
Definition: Plural of paroxysm; a sudden uncontrollable attack
Morphemes:
Affix: paroxysm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A random or sudden outburst (of activity).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παροξύνω
Language: grc
Decoded: paroxuno
Meaning: to sharpen, irritate
Affix: -μός
Language: grc
Decoded: -mos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.