Word: dentofacial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: den
to
fa
cial
Definition: Relating to the branch of dentistry that is also concerned with the development of the face
Morphemes:
Affix: dento-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: tooth or teeth
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dens
Language: la
Decoded: dens
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a tooth
Affix: face
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One's facial expression.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: faciēs
Language: la
Decoded: facies
Meaning: form, appearance
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.