Word: lipoid
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: lip
oid
Definition: Of pertaining to fat; a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
Morphemes:
Affix: lip-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of lipo; liposuction
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής