Word: anisogamy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: an
i
sog
a
my
Definition: Sexual reproduction involving the union or fusion of two dissimilar gametes.
Morphemes:
Affix: aniso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forming compounds words having the sense ‘unequal’ (often formed to contrast with similar words in iso- ).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: un-
Affix: ἴσος
Language: grc
Decoded: isos
Meaning: equal
Affix: -gamy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns describing forms of fertilization, pollination or reproduction.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γάμος
Language: grc
Decoded: gamos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: marriage, wedding, bridelock