Word: barophilic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ba
ro
phi
lic
Definition: Of or relating to a barophile; organisms are those that have their maximum rate of growth at a hydrostatic pressure under 10 MPa, but that nevertheless are able to grow at lower rates under higher hydrostatic pressures
Morphemes:
Affix: baro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: pressure
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βάρος
Language: grc
Decoded: baros
Meaning: weight
Affix: -philic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: having an affinity, attraction, preference or love of something
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: love
Affix: -ic
Language: en
Decoded: -ic
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.