Word: bronchospastic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: bron
cho
spa
stic
Definition: Relating to, or causing, bronchospasm; a spasm of the bronchi that makes exhalation difficult and noisy; associated with asthma and bronchitis
Morphemes:
Affix: broncho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating to bronchi and the airways
Affix: spasm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σπασμός
Language: grc
Decoded: spasmos
Meaning: spasm, convulsion
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to