Word: dualism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: du
al
ism
Definition: The theory, originated by Lavoisier and developed by Berzelius, that all definite compounds are binary in their nature, and consist of two distinct constituents, themselves simple or complex, and having opposite chemical or electrical affinities.
Morphemes:
Affix: dual
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Exhibiting duality; characterized by having two (usually equivalent) components.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: duo
Language: la
Decoded: duo
Meaning: two
Affix: -alis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of conditions or syndromes
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.