Word: antiphonic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: an
ti
pho
ic
Definition: Having the presence of an antiphon between two choirs with a call and a response in song or in chant, usually in the form of a hymn or a psalm.
Morphemes:
Affix: antiphon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A devotional piece of music sung responsively.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀντί
Language: grc
Decoded: anti
Meaning: in return
Affix: φωνή
Language: grc
Decoded: phone
Meaning: sound
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