Word: trifocal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: tri
fo
cal
Definition: Of or pertaining to corrective lenses that have three different powers per eye.
Morphemes:
Affix: tri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: three
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tri-
Language: la
Decoded: tri-
Meaning: three
Affix: focus
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: focus
Language: la
Decoded: focus
Meaning: hearth, fireplace
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.