Word: ataxic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: a
ta
ic
Definition: Pertaining to ataxia; inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements; unsteady movements and staggering gait
Morphemes:
Affix: ataxia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Lack of coordination while performing voluntary movements, which may appear to be clumsiness, inaccuracy, or instability.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: not, without
Affix: τάσσω
Language: grc
Decoded: tasso
Meaning: draw up in order of battle, form, array, marshal
Affix: -τος
Language: grc
Decoded: -tos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates perfective passive verbal adjectives
Affix: -ίᾱ
Language: grc
Decoded: -ia
Meaning: nominal suffix
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to