Word: preribosomal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
ri
bo
so
mal
Definition: Relating to a preribosome
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: ribo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: ribose; a pentose sugar important as a component of ribonucleic acid
Affix: -some
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Characterized by some specific condition or quality, usually to a considerable degree.
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.