Word: aftertouch
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: af
ter
touch
Definition: Pressure sensitivity on an electronic synthesizer, allowing the musician to change the tone or sound of a note after it is struck.
Morphemes:
Affix: after-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: With contrary, subordinate, or remote effect; denoting hindrance, setback, inferiority, etc.
Affix: touch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tochier
Language: fro
Decoded: tochier
Meaning: to touch