Word Structure

WordHub has a local lexical record for “Rheostatic” with pronunciation and root analysis.

• rhe

  to burst forth; to flow -rrhagia: abnormal or excessive flow or discharge

  Forms: rhe, rrh, rrhea, rheumat, rrhagia

• -stat

  to stand, be fixed (focuses on the state of standing) -stat: devices for stabilizing or regulating

  Forms: stas, stat, stem

• -ic

  to form adjectives, and sometimes nouns - having the characteristics of, relating to - describing acids and compounds in chemistry - relating to people or groups

  Forms: ic