Word: homophyly
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ho
moph
y
ly
Definition: That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting.
Morphemes:
Affix: homophyly
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: homo-
Language: en
Decoded: homo-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to homosexuals or homosexuality; someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
Affix: φυλή
Language: grc
Decoded: phule
Meaning: clan
Affix: -y
Language: en
Decoded: -y
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming familiar names, pet names, nicknames and terms of endearment.