Word: bioaccumulate
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: bi
o
a
ccu
mu
late
Definition: To accumulate in a biological system over time.
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: accumulate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To gradually grow or increase in quantity or number.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad
Language: la
Decoded: ad
Meaning: to, towards, at
Affix: cumulus
Language: la
Decoded: cumulus
Meaning: a heap
Affix: -ō
Language: la
Decoded: -o
Meaning: denominative