Word: afterpotential
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: af
ter
po
ten
tial
Definition: A small, transitory electrical potential that follows, and is dependent upon the main potential produced when a nerve is stimulated; seen as a small positive or negative spike on an oscillograph output.
Morphemes:
Affix: after-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: With contrary, subordinate, or remote effect; denoting hindrance, setback, inferiority, etc.
Affix: potent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Very powerful or effective.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: potens
Language: la
Decoded: potens
Meaning: powerful, strong, potent
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.