Word: anticontracture
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: an
ti
con
trac
ture
Definition: Preventing contracture; an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
Morphemes:
Affix: anti-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Counteracting, neutralizing.
Affix: contracture
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An abnormal, sometimes permanent, contraction of a muscle; a deformity so caused.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contractura
Language: la
Decoded: contractura
PoS: Participle
Meaning: about to collect, accomplish, contract