Word: motettist
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mo
te
ttist
Definition: The composer of a motet; an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century
Morphemes:
Affix: motet
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mot
Language: fr
Decoded: mot
PoS: Noun
Meaning: word
Affix: -et
Language: fr
Decoded: -et
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: suffix indicating diminution or affection
Affix: -ist
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: one who subscribes to a particular theological doctrine or religious denomination;
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: -izo
Meaning: -ize, -ise
Affix: -τής
Language: grc
Decoded: -tes
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: With -ύζω verbs.