Word: predecay
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
de
cay
Definition: Prior to decay (of e.g. a radioactive particle).
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: decay
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To change by undergoing fission, by emitting radiation, or by capturing or losing one or more electrons.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: de
Language: la
Decoded: de
Meaning: down
Affix: cadō
Language: la
Decoded: cado
Meaning: to fall