Word: semiparadoxical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: se
mi
pa
ra
do
xi
cal
Definition: Partly or somewhat paradoxical.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: paradox
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The use of counterintuitive or contradictory statements (paradoxes) in speech or writing.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beyond
Affix: δόξα
Language: grc
Decoded: doxa
Meaning: expectation
Affix: -ος
Language: grc
Decoded: -os
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal roots to form a noun of result or an abstract noun of action.
Affix: -ical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to