Word: finderscope
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fin
der
scope
Definition: A small telescope, or other sighting device, mounted on top of a main telescope to enable approximate directional positioning.
Morphemes:
Affix: find
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix denoting residency in or around a place, district, area, or region.
Affix: -scope
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκοπός
Language: grc
Decoded: skopos
Meaning: watcher
Affix: -έω
Language: grc
Decoded: -eo
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns, adjectives and other verbs. Often, not always, added to the stems of thematic nouns or adjectives in -ος.