Word: fundiform
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: fun
di
form
Definition: Resembling or arranged in the form of a sling; specifically designating the lower part of the inferior constrictor muscle of the pharynx (cricopharyngeal muscle), and the fibers of this part of the muscle.
Morphemes:
Affix: fundiform
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Resembling or arranged in the form of a sling; specifically designating the lower part of the inferior constrictor muscle of the pharynx (cricopharyngeal muscle), and the fibers of this part of the muscle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: funda
Language: la
Decoded: funda
Meaning: a sling
Affix: -i-
Language: la
Decoded: -i-
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: Connecting vowel inserted between a stem and a suffix in compound words.
Affix: -formis
Language: la
Decoded: -formis
Meaning: -form