Word: sigmoidally
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: sig
moi
dal
ly
Definition: In a sigmoidal manner; of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine
Morphemes:
Affix: sigma
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The symbol Σ, used to indicate summation of a set or series.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: sizo
Meaning: to hiss
Affix: -μα
Language: grc
Decoded: -ma
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form neuter nouns denoting the result or effect of an action, a particular instance of an action, or the object of an action
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.