Word: detonate
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: det
o
nate
Definition: To explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.
Morphemes:
Affix: detonate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: de-
Affix: tonō
Language: la
Decoded: tono
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I thunder.