Word: postchoanal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: postchoa
nal
Definition: posterior to a choana
Morphemes:
Affix: post-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: behind
Etymology Compounds: Affix: post
Language: la
Decoded: post
Meaning: after, behind
Affix: choana
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An opening towards the back of the nasal cavity; the posterior nasal aperture.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χοάνη
Language: grc
Decoded: khoane
Meaning: funnel
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.