Word: frontostriatal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: fron
to
stri
a
tal
Definition: Of or pertaining to the striatal structures of the frontal lobe.
Morphemes:
Affix: front
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the front of the mouth, near the hard palate (most often describing a vowel).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: frons
Language: la
Decoded: frons
PoS: Noun
Meaning: the brow or countenance as an indicator of the feelings
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.
Affix: -o-
Language: en
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: A linking vowel inserted interconsonantally between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning. It frequently joins words or of Ancient Greek or Classical Latin origin in the of New Latin and international scientific vocabulary but it can also be used to join modern terms and even abbreviations, either formally or informally.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -o-
Language: la
Decoded: -o-
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: Suffix forming nominal compounds (such as Gallo-Greek from Gallic and Greek ).
Affix: striate
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to the striate cortex of the brain
Etymology Compounds: Affix: striatum
Language: la
Decoded: striatum
PoS: Participle
Meaning: grooved, fluted, striated
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.