Word: mycosporine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: my
co
spor
ine
Definition: Any of many complex amino acids, having a central cyclohexene ring, that protect organisms from ultraviolet light
Morphemes:
Affix: myco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to fungi; the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μύκης
Language: grc
Decoded: mukes
Meaning: mushroom or other fungus
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: spore
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σπείρω
Language: grc
Decoded: speiro
Meaning: to sow, to scatter
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade
Affix: -ine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnus
Language: la
Decoded: -inus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.