Word: electroencephalogram
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
lec
tro
en
ceph
a
lo
gram
Definition: A recording of electrical brain activity (brain waves) made by an electroencephalograph.
Morphemes:
Affix: electro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: electricity or electrical
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἤλεκτρον
Language: grc
Decoded: elektron
Meaning: amber
Affix: encephal-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to the brain; that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐν-
Language: grc
Decoded: en-
Meaning: in
Affix: κεφᾰλή
Language: grc
Decoded: kephale
Meaning: head
Affix: -ος
Language: grc
Decoded: -os
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal roots to form an o-grade action noun.
Affix: -gram
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Something written, drawn or otherwise recorded.