Word: paracranial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: par
a
cra
ni
al
Definition: Relating to the paracranium. The external periosteum that covers the outer surface of the skull
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: beside, near, alongside; throughout
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: cranium
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The upper portion of the skull, including the neurocranium and facial bones, but not including the jawbone (mandible).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: crānium
Language: ML.
Decoded: cranium
Meaning: skull
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.