Word: cryophilic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cry
o
phi
ic
Definition: growing best at low temperatures, typically below 10 degrees Celsius
Morphemes:
Affix: cryo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cold, freezing
Affix: -philic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: having an affinity, attraction, preference or love of something
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: love
Affix: -ic
Language: en
Decoded: -ic
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.