Word: microcapsule
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cro
cap
sule
Definition: A very small capsule designed to release its contents when broken (typically, after being swallowed).
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: capsule
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A small container containing a dose of medicine.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capsa
Language: la
Decoded: capsa
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A box, case, holder, repository; especially a cylindrical container for books; bookcase.
Affix: -ula
Language: la
Decoded: -ula
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.