Word: preovulatory
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
ov
u
la
to
ry
Definition: Prior to ovulation; the expulsion of an ovum from the ovary (usually midway in the menstrual cycle)
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; earlier in time.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: ovule
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An immature ovum in mammals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ōvum
Language: la
Decoded: ovum
Meaning: egg
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: characterized by the specified thing
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Appended to the names of members of classes of components, especially those that have an extensive property name of the same root suffixed with -ance
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".