Word: maternotoxicity
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ma
ter
no
to
xi
ci
ty
Definition: The condition of being maternotoxic
Morphemes:
Affix: materno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: mother; maternal
Affix: toxic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Appearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: toxicum
Language: la
Decoded: toxicum
Meaning: poison
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ety. Added to monosyllabic words, typically nouns or adjectives, to extend their form. Often seen in fanciful compounds.