Word: hyenic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: hy
e
nic
Definition: Characteristic of a hyena; doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
Morphemes:
Affix: hyena
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaeninae (genera Hyaena and Crocuta), native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: hyaena
Language: la
Decoded: hyaena
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a hyena
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to