Word: femtoengineering
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fem
to
en
gi
nee
ring
Definition: Engineering subatomic particles by manipulating quarks.
Morphemes:
Affix: femto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−15. Symbol: f.
Affix: engine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: in
Affix: gignō
Language: la
Decoded: gigno
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I produce, I cause, I yield
Affix: -ium
Language: la
Decoded: -ium
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix used to form abstract nouns, sometimes denoting offices and groups. May no longer be productive.
Affix: -eer
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to create an agent noun denoting someone associated with, concerned with, or engaged in a specified activity.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from various parts of speech denoting materials or systems of objects considered collectively.