Word: supersternal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: su
per
ster
nal
Definition: Alternative form of suprasternal. Situated or occurring higher than, or above, the sternum.
Morphemes:
Affix: super-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: superior in size, quality, number, degree, status, title, or position
Etymology Compounds: Affix: super-
Language: la
Decoded: super-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: super-; over, above
Affix: sternum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The breastbone, consisting of the manubrium, gladiolus, and xiphoid process.
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.