Word: semitonal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sem
i
ton
al
Definition: Relating to semitones; the musical interval between adjacent keys on a keyboard instrument
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: tone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice.
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.