Word: protohistorical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pro
to
hi
sto
ri
cal
Definition: Of or relating to protohistory; the study humans prior to the invention of writing
Morphemes:
Affix: proto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: most recent common ancestor (often hypothetical) of
Affix: history
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The branch of knowledge that studies the past; the assessment of notable events.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἱστορίᾱ
Language: grc
Decoded: istoria
Meaning: learning through research
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.