Word: crystallographical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: crys
tal
lo
graph
i
cal
Definition: crystallographic; the experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in crystalline solids (see crystal structure)
Morphemes:
Affix: crystal
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: crystallum
Language: la
Decoded: crystallum
Meaning: crystal, ice
Affix: -graphy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Field of study
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -graphia
Language: la
Decoded: -graphia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -graphy
Affix: -ical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to