Word: ectotherms
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ec
to
therms
Definition: Plural of ectotherm; an animal whose body temperature varies with the temperature of its surroundings; any animal except birds and mammals
Morphemes:
Affix: ecto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: outside
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκτός
Language: grc
Decoded: ektos
Meaning: outside
Affix: -therm
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: used to name types of animal having a specified form of body temperature mechanism
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θερμός
Language: grc
Decoded: thermos
Meaning: warm
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).