Word: antiphonal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: an
ti
pho
nal
Definition: Characterized by antiphones or antiphony; incorporating alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts.
Morphemes:
Affix: antiphon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A devotional piece of music sung responsively.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀντί
Language: grc
Decoded: anti
Meaning: in return
Affix: φωνή
Language: grc
Decoded: phone
Meaning: sound
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.