Word: semiconductors
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: se
mi
con
duc
tors
Definition: Plural of semiconductor; a substance as germanium or silicon whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator; its conductivity increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: conductor
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something that can transmit electricity, heat, light or sound.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: con-
Language: la
Decoded: con-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word
Affix: dūcō
Language: la
Decoded: duco
Meaning: lead
Affix: -tor
Language: la
Decoded: -tor
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; used to form a masculine agent noun
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.