Word: dipsomania
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dip
so
ma
ni
a
Definition: Specifically periodic alcoholism, characterized by bouts of heavy drinking rather than continuous indulgence in alcohol.
Morphemes:
Affix: dipso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: thirst; drinking
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δίψα
Language: grc
Decoded: dipsa
Meaning: thirst
Affix: -mania
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: compulsion or obsession.