Word: methallenestril
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
tha
llen
es
tril
Definition: A synthetic, non-steroidal estrogen formerly used to treat menstrual problems.
Morphemes:
Affix: meth-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of metho.. Methylated spirits.
Affix: naphtha
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Naturally occurring liquid petroleum.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νάφθα
Language: grc
Decoded: naphtha
Meaning: naphtha
Affix: -ene
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A polymer derived from an alkene.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ηνός
Language: grc
Decoded: -enos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to place name to form an adjective: -ian, -ese
Affix: -estr-
Language: en
Meaning: estrogen
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material