Word: precorneal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
cor
ne
al
Definition: In front of the cornea; the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: cornea
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cornea tela
Language: la
Decoded: cornea tela
Meaning: horny tissue
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.