Word: nanotechnologies
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: na
no
tech
no
lo
gies
Definition: Plural of nanotechnology; the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)
Morphemes:
Affix: nano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Derived from the nanotechnology industry
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nanus
Language: la
Decoded: nanus
Meaning: dwarf
Affix: techno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to technology; the practical application of science to commerce or industry
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέχνη
Language: grc
Decoded: tekhne
Meaning: skill
Affix: -logy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -logia
Language: la
Decoded: -logia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -logy; the study of
Affix: -ies
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural forms of nouns endings in consonant-y.