Word: astrocompass
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
stro
com
pass
Definition: A form of compass in which direction is evaluated by sighting stars of known position
Morphemes:
Affix: astro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: celestial bodies: fixed stars, wandering stars (planets), etc; astronomy
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἄστρον
Language: grc
Decoded: astron
Meaning: celestial body
Affix: compass
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: com-
Language: la
Decoded: com-
Meaning: together
Affix: pandō
Language: la
Decoded: pando
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I bend, curve anything
Affix: -tus
Language: la
Decoded: -tus
Meaning: action noun