Word: sapropelic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sap
ro
pe
ic
Definition: Of or pertaining to sapropel; sludge (rich in organic matter) that accumulates at the bottom of lakes or oceans
Morphemes:
Affix: sapropel
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An aquatic sludge-like sediment rich in organic matter formed in oxygen-free areas at the bottom of lakes, seas etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sapro-
Language: en
Decoded: sapro-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: putrid, rotten matter
Affix: πηλός
Language: grc
Decoded: pelos
Meaning: mud, clay
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to