Word: benzocyclic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ben
zo
cy
clic
Definition: Describing any cyclic compound in which a benzene ring is fused to the parent ring
Morphemes:
Affix: benzo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Related to benzene or benzoic acid.
Affix: cyclic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Having chains of atoms arranged in a ring.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύκλος
Language: el
Decoded: kuklos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: circle
Affix: -ικός
Language: el
Decoded: -ikos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forms an adjective or a noun from a placename.