Word: tibiotarsal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: tib
i
o
tar
sal
Definition: Of or pertaining to the tibiotarsus. The large bone between the femur and tarsometatarsus in the leg of a bird, formed by the union of the proximal part of the tarsus with the tibia.
Morphemes:
Affix: tibio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: tibia; the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
Affix: tarsus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The shank or tarsometatarsus of the leg of a bird or reptile.
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.