Word: nodical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: nod
i
cal
Definition: Of or pertaining to the nodes of an orbiting body (such as the moon)
Morphemes:
Affix: node
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The point where the orbit of a planet, as viewed from the Sun, intersects the ecliptic. The ascending and descending nodes refer respectively to the points where the planet moves from South to North and N to S; their respective symbols are ☊ and ☋.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nōdus
Language: la
Decoded: nodus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a sticking point
Affix: -ical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to