Word: ethoscope
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
tho
scope
Definition: A device allowing the study of the behaviour of an organism (typically fruit flies)
Morphemes:
Affix: etho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to essential character and behavior patterns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἦθος
Language: grc
Decoded: ethos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: character
Affix: -scope
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκοπός
Language: grc
Decoded: skopos
Meaning: watcher
Affix: -έω
Language: grc
Decoded: -eo
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns, adjectives and other verbs. Often, not always, added to the stems of thematic nouns or adjectives in -ος.