Word: perigeal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: per
i
ge
al
Definition: Relating to the perigee; periapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is nearest to the Earth
Morphemes:
Affix: perigee
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is closest to the Earth: the periapsis of an Earth orbiter.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: near
Affix: γῆ
Language: grc
Decoded: ge
Meaning: Earth
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.