Word: impaction
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: im
pac
tion
Definition: Failure of a tooth to erupt into the dental arch, because of adjacent teeth, dense overlying bone, excessive soft tissue, or other factor.
Morphemes:
Affix: impaction
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Failure of a tooth to erupt into the dental arch, because of adjacent teeth, dense overlying bone, excessive soft tissue, or other factor.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: impingere
Language: la
Decoded: impingere
Meaning: to dash against, impinge