Word: hyomandibular
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: hy
o
man
dib
u
lar
Definition: Relating both to the hyoid arch and the mandible or lower jaw.
Morphemes:
Affix: hyo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: hyoid; the hyoid bone or arch
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.