Word: tetrapeptides
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: te
tra
pep
tides
Definition: Plural of tetrapeptide. An organic compound formed from four amino acids joined by peptide bonds.
Morphemes:
Affix: tetra-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Four.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέτταρες
Language: grc
Decoded: tettares
PoS: Numeral
Meaning: four
Affix: peptide
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The peptide bond itself.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πεπτός
Language: grc
Decoded: peptos
Meaning: digested
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).