Word: polyatomic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pol
y
a
to
ic
Definition: (of a molecule or ion) Consisting of three or more atoms.
Morphemes:
Affix: poly-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: polymer
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πολύς
Language: grc
Decoded: polus
Meaning: many, much
Affix: atom
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: not
Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: I cut
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to