crystalloblastic
Syllables
crys-tal-lo-blas-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌkrɪstəlˈɒblæstɪk/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
crystall- + blast- + -oblastic
The word 'crystalloblastic' is divided into five syllables: crys-tal-lo-blas-tic. Primary stress is on 'blas'. It's an adjective formed from Greek roots relating to crystal formation and development.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characterized by the formation of crystals.
“The crystalloblastic texture of the rock was clearly visible.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (*blas*). Secondary stress on the first syllable (*crys*).
Syllables
crys- — Open syllable.. tal- — Closed syllable.. lo- — Open syllable.. blas- — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tic — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
crystall-
from Greek *krystallos* meaning "ice," relating to clear or transparent structures - forming element.
blast-
from Greek *blastos* meaning "bud, sprout, germ" - relating to developing cells or structures.
-oblastic
from Greek *blastos* + *-ikos* meaning "relating to formation" - forming adjective, denoting formation or development.
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