Word: xeroprotection
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: xe
ro
pro
tec
tion
Definition: protection of an organism from damage in very dry conditions
Morphemes:
Affix: xero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: dry; dryness
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ξηρός
Language: grc
Decoded: xeros
Meaning: dry
Affix: protect
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prō-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
Meaning: before, in front of
Affix: tegō
Language: la
Decoded: tego
Meaning: to cover
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a state or condition
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.