nulliplex

/nʌlɪplɛks/

Definitions

1. noun

A complex or compound word that is a combination of two words, often with one word modified by a prefix or suffix.

“The linguist studied the nulliplex word ‘unhappy’ and its origins.”

2. adjective

Describing a complex or compound word.

“The poet used a nulliplex adjective to describe the beauty of nature.”

Synonyms

  • composite word
  • compound word
  • hybrid word

Antonyms

  • monomorphemic word
  • simple word