Word: parasporal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: par
a
spor
al
Definition: Describing a crystalline protein that forms around a spore in some bacteria that acts as a toxin precursor when digested
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: resembling
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: spore
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σπείρω
Language: grc
Decoded: speiro
Meaning: to sow, to scatter
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms the names of aldehydes; any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids