Word: nucleopetal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: nu
cle
o
pe
tal
Definition: Directed toward a nucleus.
Morphemes:
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: -petal
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: travelling towards
Etymology Compounds: Affix: peto
Language: la
Decoded: peto
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I make for (somewhere).
Affix: -al
Language: en
Decoded: -al
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.