Word: malocclusions
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ma
lo
cc
lu
sions
Definition: Plural of malocclusion; a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
Morphemes:
Affix: benocclusion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Normal occlusion (alignment) of the teeth when the jaws are closed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bene
Language: la
Decoded: bene
PoS: Adverb
Meaning: properly, exactly
Affix: ob
Language: la
Decoded: ob
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: against; facing
Affix: claudō
Language: la
Decoded: claudo
Meaning: I shut or close
Affix: occlude
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To obstruct, cover, or otherwise block (an opening, a portion of an image, etc.).
Affix: -sion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Variant of -tion, most common in words inherited directly from Latin with an accusative singular ending in -sionem.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.