Word: autotrophy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
to
tro
phy
Definition: The synthesis of food from inorganic substances, using heat or light as a source of energy
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (relating to cars)
Affix: -trophy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: nutrition
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: trepho
Meaning: to maintain, support
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade