Word: marker
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mark
er
Definition: A gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to identify individuals or species.
Morphemes:
Affix: mark
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A written character or sign.
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.