Word: postfoveal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: post
fo
ve
al
Definition: Behind the fovea; area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute
Morphemes:
Affix: post-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: behind
Etymology Compounds: Affix: post
Language: la
Decoded: post
Meaning: after, behind
Affix: foveal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the fovea; area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fovea
Language: la
Decoded: fovea
PoS: Noun
Meaning: pit, hole in the ground
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.