Word: zeitgeber
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: zeit
ge
ber
Definition: A rhythmically occurring cue given by the environment, such as a change in light or temperature, to reset the internal body clock.
Morphemes:
Affix: zeitgeber
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A rhythmically occurring cue given by the environment, such as a change in light or temperature, to reset the internal body clock.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Zeit
Language: de
Decoded: Zeit
Meaning: time
Affix: geben
Language: de
Decoded: geben
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to communicate (helpful information such as a hint or advice), to signal (in a certain way such as a sign)
Affix: -er
Language: de
Decoded: -er
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms nouns indicating an inhabitant of a place, or a person originating from a place.