Word: biodegradable
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: bi
o
de
grad
a
ble
Definition: Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: degrade
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To reduce in quality or purity.
Affix: -able
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Able to be done; fit to be done.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: habeō
Language: la
Decoded: habeo
PoS: Verb
Meaning: want, will, shall, should
Affix: -abilis
Language: la
Decoded: -abilis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -able; able or worthy to be.