Word: dotfiles
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dot
files
Definition: Plural of dotfile. A file or directory whose name begins with a dot (period or full stop), typically hidden from view and sometimes used to store configuration settings.
Morphemes:
Affix: dot
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To add a dot (the symbol) or dots to.
Affix: file
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).