Word: metamagnetism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
mag
ne
ti
sm
Definition: Any of several effects in which a small change in an applied magnetic field causes a sharp change in magnetization
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Analogies and derivatives of metamorphism; change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances
Affix: magnet
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: magnetum
Language: la
Decoded: magnetum
Meaning: lodestone
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of conditions or syndromes
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.