Word: pointer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: point
er
Definition: A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.
Morphemes:
Affix: point
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To direct the central processing unit to seek information at a certain location in memory.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūnctum
Language: la
Decoded: punctum
PoS: Noun
Meaning: moment
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix denoting residency in or around a place, district, area, or region.