Word: footpoint
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: foot
point
Definition: The region at which tubes of magnetic field lines reach the surface of the photosphere to form coronal loops.
Morphemes:
Affix: foot
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The base of a piece of type, forming the sides of the groove.
Affix: point
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Each of the main directions on a compass, usually considered to be 32 in number; a direction.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūnctum
Language: la
Decoded: punctum
Meaning: a hole punched in; a point, puncture