Word: autophosphorylates
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: au
to
phos
pho
ry
lates
Definition: Third-person singular of autophosphorylate. To phosphorylate by means of autophosphorylation.
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (regarding oneself)
Affix: phosphor
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibit phosphorescence.
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to act in the specified manner
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs