Word: thymic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: thy
ic
Definition: Of or relating to the thymus gland; a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age
Morphemes:
Affix: thyme
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as the Thymus vulgaris, a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: thymum
Language: la
Decoded: thymum
PoS: Noun
Meaning: thyme
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