Word: microtribological
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: mi
cro
tri
bo
lo
gi
cal
Definition: Relating to microtribology. The branch of tribology that studies interactions between very small surfaces.
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: tribo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: friction
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τρίβω
Language: grc
Decoded: tribo
Meaning: to rub
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
Affix: -ical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to