Word: sclerochronological
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: scler
o
chro
no
lo
gi
cal
Definition: Of or pertaining to sclerochronology. The study of physical and chemical variations in the accretionary hard tissues of organisms, and the temporal context in which they are formed.
Morphemes:
Affix: sclero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sclerous; hard
Affix: chrono-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: time
Affix: -logical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectival forms of nouns ending in -logy.