Word: photosynthesize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pho
to
syn
the
size
Definition: To synthesize carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water using the energy of light by photosynthesis
Morphemes:
Affix: photo
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To take a photograph of.
Affix: synthesis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The reaction of elements or compounds to form more complex compounds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: συν-
Language: grc
Decoded: sun-
Meaning: together
Affix: τίθημι
Language: grc
Decoded: tithemi
Meaning: set, place
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives