Word: microplasticity
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cro
pla
sti
ci
ty
Definition: The property of a solid body whereby it shows plasticity (undergoes permanent change due to stress) in local areas while globally showing elasticity (maintaining the ability to return to its original shape and size).
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: plastic
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any solid but malleable substance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: plastēs
Language: la
Decoded: plastes
Meaning: shaper”, “moulder
Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: of or pertaining to; connected with; -ic, -ish
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a noun from an adjective; especially, to form the noun referring to the state, property, or quality of conforming to the adjective's description.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -itātem
Language: la
Decoded: -itatem
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: adjective-forming suffix, especially of nominalized adjectives identifying groups of people as "those belonging to"