Word: tonal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ton
al
Definition: Employing differences in pitch (tones) to distinguish differences in the meaning of otherwise similar words (words which would otherwise be homophonic).
Morphemes:
Affix: tone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The pitch of a word that distinguishes a difference in meaning, for example in Chinese.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tonus
Language: la
Decoded: tonus
Meaning: sound, tone
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.