Word: epipterygoid
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ep
ip
ter
y
goid
Definition: Situated upon or above the pterygoid bone.
Morphemes:
Affix: epi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Above, over, on, in addition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: on top of
Affix: pterygoid
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pterygoid part (such as a bone, muscle, or nerve).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πτέρῠξ
Language: grc
Decoded: pterux
Meaning: a wing
Affix: -ο-
Language: grc
Decoded: -o-
Meaning: -ο-
Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής