Word: osmoconformist
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: os
mo
con
for
mist
Definition: Alternative form of osmoconformer; marine organisms that maintain an internal environment which is isotonic to their external environment
Morphemes:
Affix: osmo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: osmosis; diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
Affix: conform
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make similar in form or nature; to make suitable for a purpose; to adapt.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: conformāre
Language: la
Decoded: conformare
Meaning: to mould, to shape after
Affix: -ist
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: one who owns or manages something;
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: -izo
Meaning: -ize, -ise
Affix: -τής
Language: grc
Decoded: -tes
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: With -ύζω verbs.