Word: sesquiannual
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ses
qui
a
nnu
al
Definition: Occurring once every one and a half years (i.e. once every 18 months).
Morphemes:
Affix: sesqui-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: 1½; 1½ times
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: -que
Language: la
Decoded: -que
Meaning: and
Affix: annual
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Happening once every year.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: annus
Language: la
Decoded: annus
Meaning: year
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.