Word: microbicidal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: mi
cro
bi
cid
al
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or functioning as a microbicide
Morphemes:
Affix: microbe
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any microorganism, but especially a harmful bacterium.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μικρός
Language: grc
Decoded: mikros
Meaning: small
Affix: -cide
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: killing
Etymology Compounds: Affix: caedō
Language: la
Decoded: caedo
Meaning: to cut, hew, kill
Affix: -a
Language: la
Decoded: -a
Meaning: agent noun
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.