Word: contrails
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: con
trails
Definition: Plural of contrail; an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
Morphemes:
Affix: condense
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state via condensation.
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a derivative of a specified element or compound; especially a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ic
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.
Affix: trail
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A trailer broadcast on television for a forthcoming film or programme.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tragula
Language: la
Decoded: tragula
Meaning: dragnet, javelin thrown by a strap
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).