Word: saproxylic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sap
ro
xy
lic
Definition: Relating to, or causing, the decay of wood.
Morphemes:
Affix: sapro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: putrid, rotten matter
Affix: xylo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: wood
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.