Word: subcontinental
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sub
con
ti
nen
tal
Definition: Located or occurring beneath continental crust.
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: under, beneath
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
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.