Word: chemosensory
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: che
mo
sen
sor
y
Definition: of, or relating to a chemosensor, or to the perception of chemical signals by the senses; especially of the perception of taste and smell
Morphemes:
Affix: chemo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to or using chemicals or chemistry.
Affix: sense
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.