Word: balsamic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: bal
sa
ic
Definition: Producing balsam; an ointment containing a fragrant resin
Morphemes:
Affix: balsam
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To treat or anoint with balsam.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βάλσαμον
Language: grc
Decoded: balsamon
Meaning: balsam
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. or example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: derived from