Word: preaxial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
ax
i
al
Definition: Located in front of an axis
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: axis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Axis axis, a deer native to Asia.
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.