Word: cytokinetics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cy
to
ki
ne
tics
Definition: The study of cytokinesis; organic process consisting of the division of the cytoplasm of a cell following karyokinesis bringing about the separation into two daughter cells
Morphemes:
Affix: cyto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cell.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: container, receptacle
Affix: kinetic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to kinesis or motor function
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κῑ́νησῐς
Language: grc
Decoded: kinesis
Meaning: motion
Affix: -ῐκός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ikos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to noun stems to form adjectives: of or pertaining to, in the manner of; -ic
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).