Word: glossological
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: glos
so
log
i
cal
Definition: Of or pertaining to glossology. The science of language; linguistics.
Morphemes:
Affix: glossology
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The science of language; linguistics.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλῶσσα
Language: grc
Decoded: glossa
Meaning: tongue; language
Affix: -o-
Language: en
Decoded: -o-
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: A linking vowel inserted interconsonantally between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning. It frequently joins words or of Ancient Greek or Classical Latin origin in the of New Latin and international scientific vocabulary but it can also be used to join modern terms and even abbreviations, either formally or informally.
Affix: -logy
Language: en
Decoded: -logy
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Something said, or a way of speaking, a narrative.
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