Word: desmodromic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: des
mo
dro
mic
Definition: Having different controls for its actuation in different directions, especially of an engine valve that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system rather than springs.
Morphemes:
Affix: desmodromic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Having different controls for its actuation in different directions, especially of an engine valve that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system rather than springs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δέω
Language: grc
Decoded: deo
Meaning: I bind
Affix: -μός
Language: grc
Decoded: -mos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.
Affix: δρόμος
Language: grc
Decoded: dromos
Meaning: a course, race course, road