Word: thelarchal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: the
lar
chal
Definition: Of or pertaining to thelarche; the start of breast development in a woman at the beginning of puberty
Morphemes:
Affix: thelarche
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The process of breast development or the period of such development.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θηλή
Language: grc
Decoded: thele
Meaning: nipple
Affix: ἄρχω
Language: grc
Decoded: arkho
Meaning: to begin
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: zero grade
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.