Word: meiosis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mei
o
sis
Definition: A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is.
Morphemes:
Affix: meiosis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μείωσις
Language: grc
Decoded: meiosis
Meaning: a lessening