Word: primer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: prim
er
Definition: A molecule which initiates the synthesis of an enzyme, a single-stranded nucleic acid molecule which initiates DNA replication.
Morphemes:
Affix: prime
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The earliest stage of something.
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.