Word: official
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: of
fi
cial
Definition: Relating to an ecclesiastical judge appointed by a bishop, chapter, archdeacon, etc., with charge of the spiritual jurisdiction.
Morphemes:
Affix: office
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Short for Holy Office: the court of final appeal in cases of heresy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: officium
Language: la
Decoded: officium
Meaning: personal, official, or moral duty; official position; function; ceremony, esp. last rites
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.