Word: epicontinental
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ep
i
con
ti
nen
tal
Definition: Located on a continental shelf
Morphemes:
Affix: epi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Denotes an epimeric form
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: on top of
Affix: continent
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A large contiguous landmass considered independent of its islands, peninsulas etc. Specifically, the Old World continent of Europe–Asia–Africa. See the Continent.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: continēntem
Language: la
Decoded: continentem
PoS: Noun
Meaning: continent
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.