Word: kiloerg
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ki
loerg
Definition: A unit of work equal to one thousand ergs.
Morphemes:
Affix: kilo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1,000. Symbol: k
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χίλιοι
Language: grc
Decoded: khilioi
Meaning: one thousand
Affix: erg
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The unit of work or energy, being the amount of work done by a force of one dyne applied through a distance of one centimeter. Equal to 10−7 joules.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἔργον
Language: grc
Decoded: ergon
Meaning: work