Word: superheroism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: su
per
her
oi
sm
Definition: The state of being a superhero; a stock character that possesses abilities beyond those of ordinary people, who typically uses his or her powers to help the world become a better place, or is dedicated to protecting the public, and fighting crime
Morphemes:
Affix: super-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: superhero
Etymology Compounds: Affix: super-
Language: la
Decoded: super-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: super-; over, above
Affix: hero
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: hērōs
Language: la
Decoded: heros
Meaning: hero
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of a tendency of behaviour, action, state, condition or opinion belonging to a class or group of persons, or the result of a doctrine, ideology or principle or lack thereof.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.