Word: alveolodental
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: al
ve
o
lo
den
tal
Definition: Relating to the alveolus and the teeth
Morphemes:
Affix: alveolo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: alveolar; pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw
Affix: dental
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Made with the tip of the tongue touching the upper front teeth or the alveolar ridge.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dent
Language: fr
Decoded: dent
PoS: Noun
Meaning: tooth
Affix: -al
Language: fr
Decoded: -al
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -al (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)