Word: catchlight
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: catch
light
Definition: A gleam of reflected light in a subject's eye.
Morphemes:
Affix: catch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act of noticing, understanding or hearing.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capiō
Language: la
Decoded: capio
Meaning: take, capture
Affix: -tō
Language: la
Decoded: -to
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms action nouns from verbs.
Affix: light
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The brightness of the eye or eyes.