Word: diploic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: di
pl
ic
Definition: Of or relating to the diploe. The thin layer of soft, spongy or cancellate tissue between the bone plates which constitute the skull.
Morphemes:
Affix: diploe
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The thin layer of soft, spongy or cancellate tissue between the bone plates which constitute the skull.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: διπλόη
Language: grc
Decoded: diploe
Meaning: literally, a fold
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to