Word: cylindroid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cyl
in
droid
Definition: A certain three-dimensional surface described by a moving straight line, used to illustrate the motions of a rigid body and the forces that act upon it.
Morphemes:
Affix: cylinder
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cylindrus
Language: la
Decoded: cylindrus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a roller; a cylindrical stone for levelling the ground
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής