Word: diapiric
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: di
a
pi
ric
Definition: Of or relating to a diapir; a domed rock formation where a core of rock has moved upward and pierced through the more brittle overlying strata
Morphemes:
Affix: diapir
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An intrusion of a ductile rock into an overburden.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: διαπειραίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: diapeiraino
Meaning: to pierce through
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to