Word: paroxysmic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: par
ox
ys
mic
Definition: Relating to paroxysms; a sudden uncontrollable attack
Morphemes:
Affix: paroxysm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A random or sudden outburst (of activity).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παροξύνω
Language: grc
Decoded: paroxuno
Meaning: to sharpen, irritate
Affix: -μός
Language: grc
Decoded: -mos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. or example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: derived from