Word: pointerlike
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: poin
ter
like
Definition: Like a pointer (hunting dog).
Morphemes:
Affix: point
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The attitude assumed by a pointer dog when he finds game.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūnctum
Language: la
Decoded: punctum
Meaning: a hole punched in; a point, puncture
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: One who enjoys.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -aris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to.
Affix: -like
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having some of the characteristics of (used to form adjectives from nouns).