Word: hypothecal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: hy
po
the
cal
Definition: Of or pertaining to the hypotheca, the lower half of the shell of certain types of plankton
Morphemes:
Affix: hypo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: hypo-
Affix: theca
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The membrane complex enveloping the cells of certain plankton including diatoms and dinoflagellates.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θήκη
Language: grc
Decoded: theke
Meaning: a case, box, receptacle
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.