Word: metasomal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: me
ta
so
mal
Definition: Of or pertaining to a metasoma. The posterior part of the body of an arthropod.
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Having analogies with metaphysics.
Affix: soma
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σῶμα
Language: grc
Decoded: soma
Meaning: body
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.