Word: propilins
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
pi
lins
Definition: Plural of propilin. A polypeptide that is a precursor of pilin
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: similar to
Affix: pilus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A hairlike appendage found on the cell surface of many bacteria.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pilus
Language: la
Decoded: pilus
Meaning: hair
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a pharmaceutical product; any substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).