Word: transformation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: trans
for
ma
tion
Definition: The alteration of a bacterial cell caused by the transfer of DNA from another, especially if pathogenic.
Morphemes:
Affix: trans
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: clipping of transmission; the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
Affix: -form
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Related to formic acid in some way.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: formica
Language: la
Decoded: formica
Meaning: ant
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns