Word: dimorphism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: di
mor
phism
Definition: A property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms.
Morphemes:
Affix: di-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Two, twice or double.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: di-
Language: la
Decoded: di-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Two, double; di-.
Affix: -morphism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: the state of having a specified shape or form
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μορφή
Language: grc
Decoded: morphe
Meaning: form, shape
Affix: -ism
Language: en
Decoded: -ism
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of conditions or syndromes