Word: instrumental
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: in
stru
men
tal
Definition: essential or central; of great importance or relevance.
Morphemes:
Affix: instrument
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A means or agency for achieving an effect.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: in, at, on
Affix: struō
Language: la
Decoded: struo
Meaning: pile up, arrange; construct
Affix: -mentum
Language: la
Decoded: -mentum
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: instrument, medium, or result of; e.g. monumentum
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.