Word: gyroscope
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gy
ro
scope
Definition: an apparatus composed of a wheel which spins inside of a frame (gimbal) and causes the balancing of the frame in any direction or position. In the form of a gyroscopic stabilizer, used to help keep aircraft and ships steady.
Morphemes:
Affix: gyro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: circle; circular or spinning motion
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γῦρος
Language: grc
Decoded: guros
Meaning: circle
Affix: -scope
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκοπός
Language: grc
Decoded: skopos
Meaning: watcher
Affix: -έω
Language: grc
Decoded: -eo
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns, adjectives and other verbs. Often, not always, added to the stems of thematic nouns or adjectives in -ος.