Word: semipupal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: se
mi
pu
pal
Definition: Relating to the semipupa. The young of an insect in a stage between larva and pupa.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: pupa
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An insect in the development stage between larva and adult.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūpa
Language: la
Decoded: pupa
PoS: Noun
Meaning: pupa (of an insect)
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.