Word: subcostal
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sub
cos
tal
Definition: One of the principal nervures of the wings of an insect. It is situated next beneath or behind the costal.
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: under, beneath
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: costal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to the costa and/or to the wing areas next to it
Etymology Compounds: Affix: costa
Language: la
Decoded: costa
Meaning: rib