Word: neoformation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ne
o
for
ma
tion
Definition: The formation of a new part.
Morphemes:
Affix: neo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: new
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νέος
Language: grc
Decoded: neos
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: new, fresh
Affix: form
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To take shape; develop into a distinctive entity
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fōrma
Language: la
Decoded: forma
Meaning: shape, figure, image, outline, plan, mold, frame, case, etc., manner, sort, kind, etc.
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns