Word: actuopalynology
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ac
tuo
pa
ly
no
lo
gy
Definition: The branch of palynology concerned with the study of modern-day pollens and spores, rather than with fossils.
Morphemes:
Affix: actuo-
Language: en
Meaning: active, lively, living
Affix: palyno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: palynology. The scientific study of spores, pollen and particulate organic matter in various matrices including the air (pollen counts), crime scenes, and sedimentary rocks.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παλύνω
Language: grc
Decoded: paluno
Meaning: I sprinkle, scatter
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