Word: parasocial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pa
ra
so
cial
Definition: Describing one-sided relationships, as for example between celebrities and their audience or fans.
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: social
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to society; the state of being with someone
Etymology Compounds: Affix: socius
Language: la
Decoded: socius
Meaning: associated, allied; companion, ally
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.