Word: temporomandibular
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: tem
po
ro
man
dib
u
lar
Definition: of or relating to both the temporal bone and mandible
Morphemes:
Affix: temporo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: temples or the temporal lobe of the brain.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tempora
Language: la
Decoded: tempora
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The temples of the head.
Affix: mandibular
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the mandible; the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mandō
Language: la
Decoded: mando
Meaning: chew, masticate
Affix: -bula
Language: la
Decoded: -bula
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Noun suffix denoting person.
Affix: -ar
Language: en
Decoded: -ar
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of, near, or pertaining to; adjective 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.