Word: pentadecyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pen
ta
de
cyl
Definition: Any of very many isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C15H31, formally derived from pentadecane by the loss of a hydrogen atom
Morphemes:
Affix: pentadeca-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fifteen
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πέντεδεκα
Language: grc
Decoded: pentedeka
Meaning: fifteen
Affix: -ane
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A saturated hydrocarbon; an alkane.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material