Word: Orthoretrovirinae
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: or
thor
e
tro
vi
ri
nae
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic subfamily within the family Retroviridae
Morphemes:
Affix: ortho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: straight, right, proper
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀρθός
Language: grc
Decoded: orthos
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: straight forward, in a straight line
Affix: retro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Old-fashioned or old school.
Affix: Virus
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ The taxonomic kingdom made up of the viruses, submicroscopic non-cellular structures consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that require a living host cell to replicate, and often cause disease in the host.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: virus
Language: la
Decoded: virus
Meaning: venom or poison
Affix: -idae
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of families of animals.
Affix: Virus
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ The taxonomic kingdom made up of the viruses, submicroscopic non-cellular structures consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that require a living host cell to replicate, and often cause disease in the host.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: virus
Language: la
Decoded: virus
Meaning: venom or poison
Affix: -inae
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of subfamilies of animals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnae
Language: la
Decoded: -inae
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.