Word: adatomic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: a
da
to
mic
Definition: Of or pertaining to adatoms; an atom that lies on a crystal surface, and can be thought of as the opposite of a surface vacancy
Morphemes:
Affix: ad-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: toward, to, tendency, or addition.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad-
Language: la
Decoded: ad-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: to
Affix: atom
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In logical atomism, a fundamental fact that cannot be further broken down.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: not
Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: I cut
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