Word: cationotropy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ca
tio
no
tro
py
Definition: tautomerism. A form of isomerism in which a dynamic equilibrium between multiple isomers exists, such as that between an enol and a ketone.
Morphemes:
Affix: cation
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a positively charged ion, i.e. one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κατά
Language: grc
Decoded: kata
Meaning: down
Affix: εἶμι
Language: grc
Decoded: eimi
Meaning: go
Affix: -o-
Language: en
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: A linking vowel inserted interconsonantally between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning. It frequently joins words or of Ancient Greek or Classical Latin origin in the of New Latin and international scientific vocabulary but it can also be used to join modern terms and even abbreviations, either formally or informally.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -o-
Language: la
Decoded: -o-
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: Suffix forming nominal compounds (such as Gallo-Greek from Gallic and Greek ).
Affix: -tropy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: exhibiting a behavior.