Word: interproximal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: in
ter
prox
i
mal
Definition: Between the proximal parts of two adjoining surfaces, but especially between the surfaces of adjoining teeth.
Morphemes:
Affix: inter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: between, amid, among, during, within, mutual, reciprocal
Etymology Compounds: Affix: inter-
Language: la
Decoded: inter-
Meaning: between, amid
Affix: proximal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Facing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: proximus
Language: la
Decoded: proximus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: adjoining