Word: preterlegal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
ter
le
gal
Definition: Exceeding the limits of law.
Morphemes:
Affix: preter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: beyond
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae
Language: la
Decoded: prae
PoS: Adverb
Meaning: before
Affix: -ter
Language: la
Decoded: -ter
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -ly; used to form adverbs from adjectives.
Affix: legal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Having its basis in the law.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: lex
Language: la
Decoded: lex
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a bill which has become a law, a law
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.