Word: ectothermic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ec
to
ther
mic
Definition: Of or relating to an ectotherm; having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.
Morphemes:
Affix: ecto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: outside
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκτός
Language: grc
Decoded: ektos
Meaning: outside
Affix: -therm
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: used to name types of animal having a specified form of body temperature mechanism
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θερμός
Language: grc
Decoded: thermos
Meaning: warm
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