Word: bioinspirational
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: bi
o
in
spir
a
tio
nal
Definition: Relating to bioinspiration; the development of novel materials, devices, and structures inspired by solutions found in biological systems and biological evolution and refinement which has occurred over millions of years
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: inspire
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens or exalts; to communicate inspiration to.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in
Language: la
Decoded: in
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: into, to
Affix: spīrō
Language: la
Decoded: spiro
Meaning: breathe
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms the names of aldehydes; any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids