Word: orthaxial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: or
thax
i
al
Definition: that has a straight vertebral axis
Morphemes:
Affix: ortho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: straight, right, proper
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀρθός
Language: grc
Decoded: orthos
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: straight forward, in a straight line
Affix: axis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The second cervical vertebra of the spine
Etymology Compounds: Affix: axis
Language: la
Decoded: axis
Meaning: axle, axis
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.