Word: detector
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: de
tec
tor
Definition: A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.
Morphemes:
Affix: detect
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Detected.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: de-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: de-
Affix: tegere
Language: la
Decoded: tegere
Meaning: to cover
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.