Word: anapestical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: an
a
pes
tic
al
Definition: anapestic; characterized by two short syllables followed by a long one
Morphemes:
Affix: anapest
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In quantitative metre, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two short and one long (e.g., the word "velveteen").
Etymology Compounds: Affix: anapaestus
Language: la
Decoded: anapaestus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: an anapestic meter; anapest
Affix: -ical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to