Word: corepression
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: co
re
pre
ssion
Definition: The action of a corepressor. Any substance that reacts with a genetic repressor in order to activate it and decrease gene expression
Morphemes:
Affix: co-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: partner or subordinate in an activity
Etymology Compounds: Affix: co-
Language: la
Decoded: co-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: partner or subordinate in an activity
Affix: re-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: a completive or intensification of the base; up, a-, out
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: back, backwards
Affix: press
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: press
Language: en
Decoded: press
Meaning: press release/press conference
Affix: -er
Language: en
Decoded: -er
Meaning: Variety -er
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.