Word: dermatoglyphics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: der
mat
o
glyph
ics
Definition: The study of such patterns.
Morphemes:
Affix: dermato-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: skin
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δέρω
Language: grc
Decoded: dero
Meaning: I skin”, “I flay
Affix: -μᾰ
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: glyphic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Carved, sculpted.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in the formation of certain English adverbs.