Word: basicranial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ba
si
cra
ni
al
Definition: Of or pertaining to the basicranium. The inferior region of the skull
Morphemes:
Affix: basi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the basion. The middle of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the skull.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: basis
Language: la
Decoded: basis
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation.
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.