Word: postnormal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: post
nor
mal
Definition: Of or relating to a methodology of inquiry appropriate for urgent, disputed cases where some information is lacking.
Morphemes:
Affix: post-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: after, later
Etymology Compounds: Affix: post
Language: la
Decoded: post
Meaning: after, behind
Affix: norm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sentence with non-descriptive meaning, such as a command, permission or prohibition.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: norma
Language: la
Decoded: norma
Meaning: a carpenters square, a rule, a pattern, a precept
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.