Word: pretectal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
tec
tal
Definition: Of or pertaining to the pretectum. A region of neurons between the thalamus and the midbrain
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: tectum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The dorsal portion of the midbrain of vertebrates; in mammals, containing the superior colliculus and inferior colliculus
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tēctum
Language: la
Decoded: tectum
Meaning: roof
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.