Word: basioccipital
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ba
si
oc
cip
i
tal
Definition: Relating to the basiocciput. The basilar part of the occipital bone
Morphemes:
Affix: basi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the basion. The middle of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the skull.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: basis
Language: la
Decoded: basis
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation.
Affix: occiput
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The back part of the head or skull.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ob-
Language: la
Decoded: ob-
Meaning: at, before, over
Affix: caput
Language: la
Decoded: caput
Meaning: the head
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.