Word: archaeometry
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ar
chae
o
me
try
Definition: The application of scientific techniques and methodologies to archaeology.
Morphemes:
Affix: archaeo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: ancient, early, primitive
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἄρχω
Language: grc
Decoded: arkho
Meaning: to begin
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: zero grade
Affix: -ιος
Language: grc
Decoded: -ios
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix added to nouns or adjectives, forming adjectives: ertaining to, belonging to ("of").
Affix: -meter
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of measuring devices.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: meh₁-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: meh1-
Meaning: to measure
Affix: -τρον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tron
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms instrument nouns
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming diminutive nouns.