Word: sociobiology
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: so
ci
o
bi
ol
o
gy
Definition: The science that applies the principles of evolutionary biology to the study of social behaviour in both humans and animals.
Morphemes:
Affix: socio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: society
Etymology Compounds: Affix: socius
Language: la
Decoded: socius
Meaning: associated, allied; partner, companion, ally
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: -logy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -logia
Language: la
Decoded: -logia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -logy; the study of