Word: regmaglyptic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: reg
ma
glyp
tic
Definition: Of or relating to regmaglypts. This is a glossary of terms used in meteoritics, the science of meteorites
Morphemes:
Affix: regmaglypt
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A small, shallow indentation or pit on the surface of a meteorite, resembling a thumbprint impression in clay, created by ablation while falling in an atmosphere.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ῥήγνυμι
Language: grc
Decoded: Regnumi
Meaning: to break
Affix: -μα
Language: grc
Decoded: -ma
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form neuter nouns denoting the result or effect of an action, a particular instance of an action, or the object of an action
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