Word: biomechanical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: bi
o
me
cha
ni
cal
Definition: Of or pertaining to biomechanics. The branch of biophysics that deals with the mechanics of the human or animal body; especially concerned with muscles and the skeleton.
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: mechanic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar; base.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mechanicus
Language: la
Decoded: mechanicus
Meaning: of or belonging to machines or mechanics, inventive
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.