Word: matrifocal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ma
tri
fo
cal
Definition: Matriarchal; characteristic of a matriarchy
Morphemes:
Affix: matri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: mother
Affix: focus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Concentration of attention.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: focus
Language: la
Decoded: focus
Meaning: hearth, fireplace
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.