Word: opisthognathous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: op
is
thog
na
thous
Definition: Having retreating jaws or teeth.
Morphemes:
Affix: opistho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: back, behind, rear
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀπῐ́σω
Language: grc
Decoded: opiso
PoS: Adverb
Meaning: backwards
Affix: -θεν
Language: grc
Decoded: -then
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to nouns to form adverbs of place from which: from; also used, like genitive, with prepositions
Affix: -gnathous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: having a specified type of jaw
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γνάθος
Language: grc
Decoded: gnathos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: jaw
Affix: -ous
Language: en
Decoded: -ous
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.