Word: abaxial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ab
ax
i
al
Definition: Of a side that is facing away from the axis or central line, such as the underside of a leaf; or the back of an animal.
Morphemes:
Affix: ab-
Language: en
Meaning: away from
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ab-
Language: la
Decoded: ab-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: from, away, away from
Affix: axis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Axis axis, a deer native to Asia.
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.