Word: dimmer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dim
mer
Definition: A rheostat that is used to vary the intensity of a domestic electric light
Morphemes:
Affix: dim
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Dimness; the property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.