Word: cofactor
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: co
fac
tor
Definition: A molecule that binds to and regulates the activity of a protein.
Morphemes:
Affix: co-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: partner or subordinate in an activity
Etymology Compounds: Affix: co-
Language: la
Decoded: co-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: partner or subordinate in an activity
Affix: fact
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Action; the realm of action.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: factum
Language: la
Decoded: factum
Meaning: a deed, act, exploit; in Medieval Latin also state, condition, circumstance
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.