Word: prehensility
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
hen
sil
i
ty
Definition: The condition, or extent, of being prehensile.
Morphemes:
Affix: prehensile
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Able to take hold of and clasp objects; adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
Meaning: fore-, pre-
Affix: *hendō
Language: la
Decoded: *hendo
Meaning: to take, seize
Affix: -ile
Language: en
Decoded: -ile
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: tending to, or capable of
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ety. Added to monosyllabic words, typically nouns or adjectives, to extend their form. Often seen in fanciful compounds.