Word: leptogenesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lep
to
ge
ne
sis
Definition: The differential production of leptons, rather than antileptons, in the early universe
Morphemes:
Affix: lepto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lepton; an elementary particle that participates in weak interactions; has a baryon number of 0
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λέπω
Language: grc
Decoded: lepo
Meaning: I peel
Affix: -τός
Language: grc
Decoded: -tos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: creates verbal adjectives of possibility, either active or passive
Affix: genesis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The origin, start, or point at which something comes into being.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: genesis
Language: la
Decoded: genesis
Meaning: generation, nativity