Word: electroclinic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: e
lec
tro
cli
nic
Definition: Describing a tilt in the orientation of the molecules of a chiral liquid crystal.
Morphemes:
Affix: electro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: electronic and/or incorporating elements of electro(-funk)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἤλεκτρον
Language: grc
Decoded: elektron
Meaning: amber
Affix: circle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A curve that more or less forms part or all of a circle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: circus
Language: la
Decoded: circus
Meaning: circle, circus
Affix: line
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Proper relative position or adjustment (of parts, not as to design or proportion, but with reference to smooth working).
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