Word: utriculoampullar
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: u
tri
cu
loam
pu
llar
Definition: Relating to the utricle and ampulla of the ear.
Morphemes:
Affix: utricle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The larger of the two fluid-filled cavities forming part of the membranous labyrinth in the vertebrate inner ear (the other being the saccule) and into which the semicircular canals open. It contains hair cells and otoliths which send signals to the brain concerning the orientation of the head.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ūter
Language: la
Decoded: uter
Meaning: a bag or bottle made of an animals hide
Affix: -culus
Language: la
Decoded: -culus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: alternative form of "-ulus"; added to a noun to form a diminutive of that noun.
Affix: -o-
Language: en
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: A linking vowel inserted interconsonantally between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning. It frequently joins words or of Ancient Greek or Classical Latin origin in the of New Latin and international scientific vocabulary but it can also be used to join modern terms and even abbreviations, either formally or informally.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -o-
Language: la
Decoded: -o-
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: Suffix forming nominal compounds (such as Gallo-Greek from Gallic and Greek ).
Affix: ampulla
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The dilated end of a duct.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: amphora
Language: la
Decoded: amphora
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A measure for liquids; quadrantal; the measure of a ship.
Affix: -lus
Language: la
Decoded: -lus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.
Affix: -ar
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns such as vicar, exemplar, bursar, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.