Word: hypergamous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: hy
per
ga
mous
Definition: Of or pertaining to hypergamy; ") is a term used in social science for the act or practice of a person marrying a spouse of higher caste or social status than themselves
Morphemes:
Affix: hyper-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: hyper-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑπέρ
Language: grc
Decoded: uper
Meaning: over
Affix: -gamous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having the specified number or form of marriage.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γάμος
Language: grc
Decoded: gamos
Meaning: union, marriage