Word: secretolytic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: se
cre
to
ly
tic
Definition: That breaks up secretions (especially phlegm)
Morphemes:
Affix: secrete
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: separated
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sēcrētus
Language: la
Decoded: secretus
Meaning: [having been] separated
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: -lytic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in adjectives relating to nouns with the suffix -lysis.