Word: fathometer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: Fa
thom
e
ter
Definition: A depth finder that uses sound waves to determine the depth of water.
Morphemes:
Affix: fathom
Language: en
Meaning: nautical length measurement used for depth
Affix: -meter
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of measuring devices.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: meh₁-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: meh1-
Meaning: to measure
Affix: -τρον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tron
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms instrument nouns