Word: salival
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sa
li
val
Definition: Relating to the saliva; salivary.
Morphemes:
Affix: saliva
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: salīva
Language: la
Decoded: saliva
Meaning: spittle
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.