Word: autorotation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
to
ro
ta
tion
Definition: The rotation of the blades of a helicopter driven solely by the action of ascending air
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (relating to cars)
Affix: rotate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To lift the nose during takeoff, just prior to liftoff.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: rotātus
Language: la
Decoded: rotatus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: revolved
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.