Word: Neoproterozoic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ne
op
ro
te
ro
zo
ic
Definition: Of a geologic era within the Proterozoic eon; comprises the Tonian, Cryogenian and Ediacaran periods from about 1000 to 544 million years ago, when algae and sponges flourished.
Morphemes:
Affix: neo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: contemporary
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νέος
Language: grc
Decoded: neos
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: new, fresh
Affix: protero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: First, earliest, early.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρό
Language: grc
Decoded: pro
Meaning: before
Affix: -τερος
Language: grc
Decoded: -teros
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used on adjectives that express some notion of contrast with an antonym
Affix: -zoic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Relating to some specified geologic period