retrospectoscope
构词拆解
- -o-
- A linking vowel inserted interconsonantally between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning. It frequently joins words or combining forms of Ancient Greek or Classical Latin origin in the classical compounds of New Latin and international scientific vocabulary, but it can also be used to join modern terms and even abbreviations, either formally or informally.
- -scope
- Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
词源说明
From retrospect(ive) + -o- + -scope.
释义
名词noun
- 1slang, humorousA hypothetical instrument that allows diagnostic and management decisions to be made with medical hindsight.