Word: abyssalpelagic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: a
by
ssal
pe
la
gic
Definition: Alternative form of abyssopelagic; a layer of the pelagic zone of the ocean
Morphemes:
Affix: abyss
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The abyssal zone; the deep sea (2000 meters or more) where there is no light
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: not
Affix: βυσσός
Language: grc
Decoded: bussos
Meaning: deep place
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Affix: pelagic
Language: en
Meaning: open ocean
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pelagicus
Language: la
Decoded: pelagicus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: pelagic (of the open sea)