Word: protoplasms
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
top
la
sms
Definition: Plural of protoplasm; the substance of a living cell (including cytoplasm and nucleus)
Morphemes:
Affix: protoplasm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The entire contents of a cell comprising the nucleus and the cytoplasm. It is a semi-fluid, transparent substance which is the living matter of plant and animal cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρῶτος
Language: grc
Decoded: protos
Meaning: first
Affix: πλάσσω
Language: grc
Decoded: plasso
Meaning: to form, mold
Affix: -μα
Language: grc
Decoded: -ma
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form neuter nouns denoting the result or effect of an action, a particular instance of an action, or the object of an action
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).