Word: semiconductor
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sem
i
con
duc
tor
Definition: A substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: conductor
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something that can transmit electricity, heat, light or sound.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: con-
Language: la
Decoded: con-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word
Affix: dūcō
Language: la
Decoded: duco
Meaning: lead
Affix: -tor
Language: la
Decoded: -tor
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; used to form a masculine agent noun