Word: proverbial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pro
ver
bi
al
Definition: Not used in a literal sense, but as the subject of a well-known metaphor.
Morphemes:
Affix: proverb
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prō-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
Meaning: for, on behalf of
Affix: verbum
Language: la
Decoded: verbum
Meaning: word
Affix: -ium
Language: la
Decoded: -ium
Meaning: nominal suffix
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.