Word: kleptoplasty
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: klep
top
la
sty
Definition: A symbiotic phenomenon whereby plastids from algae are sequestered by host organisms.
Morphemes:
Affix: klepto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: theft; stealing
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κλέπτης
Language: grc
Decoded: kleptes
Meaning: thief
Affix: -plasty
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Molding or shaping through a surgical procedure.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πλαστός
Language: grc
Decoded: plastos
Meaning: molded, formed