Word: hypogamy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
po
ga
my
Definition: The seeking of a spouse of lower socioeconomic status or caste than oneself.
Morphemes:
Affix: hypo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Deficient; less than normal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑπο-
Language: grc
Decoded: upo-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: denoting a small degree, gradual
Affix: -gamy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns describing forms of marriage.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γάμος
Language: grc
Decoded: gamos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: marriage, wedding, bridelock