Word: preparoxysmal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
par
ox
ys
mal
Definition: Before a paroxysm; a sudden uncontrollable attack
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; earlier in time.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: paroxysm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A random or sudden outburst (of activity).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παροξύνω
Language: grc
Decoded: paroxuno
Meaning: to sharpen, irritate
Affix: -μός
Language: grc
Decoded: -mos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.