Word: kilonova
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ki
lo
no
va
Definition: A type of supernova that is underluminous, caused by the merger of two neutron stars
Morphemes:
Affix: kilo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1,000. Symbol: k
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χίλιοι
Language: grc
Decoded: khilioi
Meaning: one thousand
Affix: nova
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any sudden brightening of a previously inconspicuous star.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: novus
Language: la
Decoded: novus
Meaning: new