Word: gingival
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: gin
gi
val
Definition: Relating to the gums; the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
Morphemes:
Affix: gingiva
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gingiva
Language: la
Decoded: gingiva
Meaning: gums
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.