Word: ekphrasic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ek
phra
sic
Definition: Relating to ekphrasis. A clear, intense, self-contained argument or verbal description of an object, especially of an artwork.
Morphemes:
Affix: ekphrasis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A clear, intense, self-contained argument or verbal description of an object, especially of an artwork.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκ
Language: grc
Decoded: ek
Meaning: out, ex-
Affix: φράζω
Language: grc
Decoded: phrazo
Meaning: I explain, point out
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