Word: epifocal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ep
i
fo
cal
Definition: epicentral. An epicentral bone
Morphemes:
Affix: epi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Denotes an epimeric form
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: on top of
Affix: focus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The exact point of where an earthquake occurs, in three dimensions (underneath the epicentre).
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.