Word: exosystem
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
xo
sy
stem
Definition: A system of interconnections between a social setting in which the individual does not have an active role and the individual's immediate context. For example, a parent's experience at home may be influenced by the other parent's experiences at work.
Morphemes:
Affix: exo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: outside; external
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἔξω
Language: grc
Decoded: exo
Meaning: outer; external
Affix: system
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σῠν-
Language: grc
Decoded: sun-
Meaning: prefix meaning ‘with, together’
Affix: ἵστημι
Language: grc
Decoded: istemi
Meaning: to stand