Word: heterosegmental
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: he
ter
oseg
me
ntal
Definition: Relating to a different segment (of the spinal cord)
Morphemes:
Affix: hetero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: other, different
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἕτερος
Language: grc
Decoded: eteros
Meaning: other, another, different
Affix: segment
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One of several parts of an organism, with similar structure, arranged in a chain; such as a vertebra, or a third of an insect's thorax.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: segmentum
Language: la
Decoded: segmentum
Meaning: a piece cut off, a strip, segment of the earth, a strip of tinsel
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.