Word: hypovigilance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
po
vi
gi
lance
Definition: A state of reduced sensory sensitivity and response, for example when drowsy or bored.
Morphemes:
Affix: hypo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Deficient; less than normal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑπο-
Language: grc
Decoded: upo-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: denoting a small degree, gradual
Affix: vigilance
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alert watchfulness; the process of paying close and continuous attention
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vigilans
Language: la
Decoded: vigilans
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: vigilant, watchful
Affix: -ia
Language: la
Decoded: -ia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a feminine abstract noun, usually from an adjective or a present participle stem, and occasionally from a root noun.