Word: ulcerous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ul
cer
ous
Definition: Of or relating to an ulcer; a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
Morphemes:
Affix: ulcer
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: peptic ulcer; a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ulcus
Language: la
Decoded: ulcus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: sore, ulcer, wound
Affix: -ous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ōsus
Language: la
Decoded: -osus
Meaning: full, full of