Word: epipubic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ep
i
pu
bic
Definition: Relating to the epipubis. A cartilage or bone in front of the pubis in some amphibians and other animals.
Morphemes:
Affix: epi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Denotes an epimeric form
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: on top of
Affix: pubis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: the pubic bone; the part of the hipbone forming the front arch of the pelvis
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pubes
Language: la
Decoded: pubes
Meaning: pubes
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to