Word: immunodeficient
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: im
mu
no
de
fi
cient
Definition: exhibiting immunodeficiency; immunological disorder in which some part of the body's immune system is inadequate and resistance to infectious diseases is reduced
Morphemes:
Affix: immuno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the immune systems and processes in a living organism.
Affix: deficient
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Lacking something essential; often construed with in.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: deficiens
Language: la
Decoded: deficiens
PoS: Participle
Meaning: failing, disappointing