Word: dendrites
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: den
drites
Definition: Plural of dendrite; short fiber that conducts toward the cell body of the neuron
Morphemes:
Affix: dendr-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form words concerning trees or branching
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δένδρον
Language: grc
Decoded: dendron
Meaning: tree
Affix: -ite
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns denoting segments or components of the body or an organ of the body.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).