Word: percussionist
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: per
cus
sion
ist
Definition: A trained musician who plays percussion instruments, as opposed to a drummer who lacks formal training.
Morphemes:
Affix: percussion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The section of an orchestra or band containing percussion instruments; such instruments considered as a group; in bands, may be separate from drum kits.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: percussiō
Language: la
Decoded: percussio
Meaning: striking
Affix: -ist
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a person who studies or practices a particular discipline;
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: -izo
Meaning: -ize, -ise
Affix: -τής
Language: grc
Decoded: -tes
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: With -ύζω verbs.