Word: photoparoxysmal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pho
to
pa
ro
xys
mal
Definition: Describing an abnormal response to flashing light characterised by spikes of cortical activity
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: paroxysm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A random or sudden outburst (of activity).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παροξύνω
Language: grc
Decoded: paroxuno
Meaning: to sharpen, irritate
Affix: -μός
Language: grc
Decoded: -mos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.