Word: microtomic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: mi
cro
to
ic
Definition: Relating to the microtome or microtomy; scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination
Morphemes:
Affix: micro
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Small, relatively small; used to contrast levels of the noun modified.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μικρός
Language: grc
Decoded: mikros
Meaning: small
Affix: -tome
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An instrument for cutting.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -τομον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tomon
Meaning: that cuts
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