Word: parahormonal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pa
ra
hor
mo
nal
Definition: Of or relating to a parahormone.
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: resembling
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: hormone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any similar substance in plants.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὁρμή
Language: grc
Decoded: orme
Meaning: rapid motion forwards, onrush, onset, assault, impulse to do a thing, effort
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.