Word: osteoabsorptiometry
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
ste
o
ab
sorp
ti
o
me
try
Definition: The absorptiometry of bone
Morphemes:
Affix: osteo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: bone
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀστέον
Language: grc
Decoded: osteon
Meaning: bone
Affix: absorption
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ab-
Language: la
Decoded: ab-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: completely, thoroughly
Affix: sorbeō
Language: la
Decoded: sorbeo
Meaning: suck in, drink down, swallow
Affix: -tiō
Language: la
Decoded: -tio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -tion, -ation, -ing; suffixed to a verb (usually a participle form) to form a noun relating to some action or the result of an action.
Affix: -meter
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of measuring devices.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: meh₁-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: meh1-
Meaning: to measure
Affix: -τρον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tron
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms instrument nouns
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming diminutive nouns.