Word: metaselective
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: me
tase
lec
tive
Definition: regioselective of the meta- position in a benzene ring
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in alternate (1,3) positions; contrasted with ortho- and para-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μετα-
Language: grc
Decoded: meta-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: reversely
Affix: select
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of high quality; top-notch.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sē-
Language: la
Decoded: se-
Meaning: without; apart
Affix: legō
Language: la
Decoded: lego
Meaning: gather, select
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.