Word: amidships
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: a
mid
ships
Definition: Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501).
Morphemes:
Affix: a-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: At such a time.
Affix: mid
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A mid-range.
Affix: ship
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To engage to serve on board a vessel.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in the formation of certain English adverbs.