Word: glottochronological
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: glo
tto
chro
no
lo
gi
cal
Definition: Of or pertaining to glottochronology; the determination of how long ago different languages evolved from a common source language
Morphemes:
Affix: glotto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of gloss-; speech, language
Affix: chrono-
Language: en
Meaning: relating to time
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χρόνος
Language: grc
Decoded: khronos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: time (in the abstract sense)
Affix: -logy
Language: en
Meaning: study of, account of
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -logia
Language: la
Decoded: -logia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -logy; the study of
Affix: -ical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to