Word: tectospinal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: tec
tos
pi
nal
Definition: Relating to, or connecting the mesencephalic tectum and the spinal cord
Morphemes:
Affix: tecto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: tectum. The dorsal portion of the midbrain of vertebrates; in mammals, containing the superior colliculus and inferior colliculus
Affix: spine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A series of bones situated at the back from the head to the pelvis of a human, or from the head to the tail of an animal, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: spīna
Language: la
Decoded: spina
Meaning: a thorn; a prickle, spine; the backbone
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.