Word: xericity
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: xe
ri
ci
ty
Definition: The quality or degree of being xeric; adaptation to dry conditions.
Morphemes:
Affix: xeric
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Adapted to live in a very dry habitat
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ξηρός
Language: grc
Decoded: xeros
Meaning: dry
Affix: -ic
Language: en
Decoded: -ic
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ety. Added to monosyllabic words, typically nouns or adjectives, to extend their form. Often seen in fanciful compounds.