Word: idiophases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
di
o
pha
ses
Definition: Plural of idiophase. The phase in the growth of a culture during which secondary metabolites are produced
Morphemes:
Affix: idio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: individuality, peculiarity, separateness.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἴδιος
Language: grc
Decoded: idios
Meaning: own, personal, distinct
Affix: phase
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In certain organisms, one of two or more colour variations characteristic of the species, but independent of the ordinary seasonal and sexual differences, and often also of age.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).