Word: volcanology
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: vol
can
ol
o
gy
Definition: The study of volcanoes.
Morphemes:
Affix: volcano
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A vent or fissure on the surface of a planet (usually in a mountainous form) with a magma chamber attached to the mantle of a planet or moon, periodically erupting forth lava and volcanic gases onto the surface.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Vulcanus
Language: la
Decoded: Vulcanus
Meaning: Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalworking
Affix: -logy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -logia
Language: la
Decoded: -logia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -logy; the study of