Word: prenucleosomal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
nu
cle
o
so
mal
Definition: Prior to the formation of nucleosomes; relating to prenucleosomes
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: nucleo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forming words pertaining to the cell nucleus or to nucleic acid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nucleus
Language: la
Decoded: nucleus
Meaning: kernel, core
Affix: -some
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Chromosome.
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.