Word: periductal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pe
ri
duc
tal
Definition: Around a duct (for example, the ductus arteriosus).
Morphemes:
Affix: peri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around or surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: about, around
Affix: duct
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to enclose in a duct
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dūcō
Language: la
Decoded: duco
Meaning: to lead, conduct, draw
Affix: -tus
Language: la
Decoded: -tus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms the past participle of verbs.
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.