Word: disconnector
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: di
sco
nnec
tor
Definition: A switching device used to open an electric circuit when there is no current through it. They are used to isolate a part of an electrical system to allow the maintenance staff a safe access to it.
Morphemes:
Affix: dis-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: reversal or removal
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: reversal, removal
Affix: connect
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To join an electrical or telephone line to a circuit or network.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: con-
Language: la
Decoded: con-
Meaning: together
Affix: nectere
Language: la
Decoded: nectere
Meaning: bind
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.