Word: preautistic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: preau
ti
stic
Definition: Before the onset of autism.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; earlier in time.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: autism
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pervasive neurological condition that is observable in early childhood and persists throughout the lifespan, characterised by atypical communication, language development, eye contact, and sensory experiences.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: αὖ
Language: grc
Decoded: au
Meaning: back, again, other
Affix: τόν
Language: grc
Decoded: ton
Meaning: the
Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
Meaning: -ism
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