Word: quasiparticles
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: qua
si
par
ti
cles
Definition: Plural of quasiparticle; a quantum of energy (in a crystal lattice or other system) that has position and momentum and can in some respects be regarded as a particle
Morphemes:
Affix: quasi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Similar to, but not exactly the same as; virtual(ly).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: quam
Language: la
Decoded: quam
PoS: Conjunction
Meaning: than
Affix: sī
Language: la
Decoded: si
PoS: Conjunction
Meaning: if, supposing that
Affix: particle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of various physical objects making up the constituent parts of an atom; an elementary particle or subatomic particle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: particula
Language: la
Decoded: particula
Meaning: small part, particle
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).