Word: autotransformer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
to
trans
form
er
Definition: a transformer with a single winding, output being taken from taps
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (relating to cars)
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: Having the shape or form of; looking like.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -fōrmis
Language: la
Decoded: -formis
Meaning: having the form of
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.