Word: parafunction
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
ra
func
tion
Definition: An abnormal (especially habitual) movement of part of the body
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: resembling
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: function
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: functiō
Language: la
Decoded: functio
Meaning: performance, execution