Word: immunodeficiency
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: im
mu
no
de
fi
cien
cy
Definition: A depletion in the body's natural immune system, or in some component of it.
Morphemes:
Affix: immuno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the immune systems and processes in a living organism.
Affix: deficit
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dēficit
Language: la
Decoded: deficit
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I have shortcomings
Affix: -ency
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming abstract nouns denoting states, conditions, or qualities.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -entia
Language: la
Decoded: -entia
Meaning: -entia