Word: mistrial
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mis
tri
al
Definition: A trial that has been declared invalid because of an error in procedure, or because of hung jury.
Morphemes:
Affix: mis-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lack or failure
Affix: trial
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to a trial or test; the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tri-
Language: la
Decoded: tri-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: three, tri-
Affix: -al
Language: en
Decoded: -al
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.