Word: suprasternal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: su
pra
ster
nal
Definition: Situated or occurring higher than, or above, the sternum.
Morphemes:
Affix: supra-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: greater than, transcending
Etymology Compounds: Affix: suprā
Language: la
Decoded: supra
Meaning: above, over, beyond
Affix: sternum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The breastbone, consisting of the manubrium, gladiolus, and xiphoid process.
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.