Word: subspinal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sub
spi
nal
Definition: subspinous. Situated beneath a spinous process, such as that of the scapula.
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: under, beneath
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: spine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pointed, fairly rigid protuberance or needlelike structure on an animal, shell, or plant.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: spīna
Language: la
Decoded: spina
Meaning: a thorn; a prickle, spine; the backbone
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.