Word: probiotics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
bi
o
tics
Definition: Plural of probiotic; a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals; often considered to be a plant
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: agreeing with; supporting; favouring
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.