Word: retrosynthesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
tro
syn
the
sis
Definition: The prediction of precursors (intermediates and reactants), given the products of a synthesis reaction.
Morphemes:
Affix: retro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to an earlier time.
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