Word: antesternal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: an
te
ster
nal
Definition: anterior to the sternum
Morphemes:
Affix: ante-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: anterior
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ante
Language: la
Decoded: ante
Meaning: preposition and prefix
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.