Word: diffusion
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dif
fu
sion
Definition: The scattering of light by reflection from a rough surface, or by passage through a translucent medium.
Morphemes:
Affix: diffuse
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: utterly, exceedingly
Affix: fundo
Language: la
Decoded: fundo
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I extend, spread out
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.