Word: transungual
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: tran
sun
gual
Definition: Through the nail plate. The hard, exposed portion of a fingernail or toenail, made of translucent keratin protein.
Morphemes:
Affix: trans-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Across, through, over, beyond, to or on the other side of, outside of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: trāns
Language: la
Decoded: trans
Meaning: across, on the far side, beyond
Affix: ungual
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to or resembling a creature's nail, claw or hoof; unguinal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: unguis
Language: la
Decoded: unguis
Meaning: nail, claw, hoof