Word: contractural
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: con
trac
tur
al
Definition: Of or pertaining to contractures; an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
Morphemes:
Affix: contracture
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An abnormal, sometimes permanent, contraction of a muscle; a deformity so caused.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contractura
Language: la
Decoded: contractura
PoS: Participle
Meaning: about to collect, accomplish, contract
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.