Word: semicontinental
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: se
mi
con
ti
nen
tal
Definition: Partially continental
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: partial, incomplete
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: continent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Not interrupted; connected; continuous.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: continentem
Language: la
Decoded: continentem
Meaning: continuous; holding together
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.