Word: afterslip
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: af
ters
lip
Definition: A non-violent movement of the ground following an earthquake
Morphemes:
Affix: after-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: With contrary, subordinate, or remote effect; denoting hindrance, setback, inferiority, etc.
Affix: slip
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.