Word: biotechnologies
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
o
tech
no
lo
gies
Definition: Plural of biotechnology; the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
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.