Word: protoconal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pro
to
co
nal
Definition: Of or pertaining to a protocone. A cusp in the corner of an upper molar tooth in mammals.
Morphemes:
Affix: proto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: most recent common ancestor (often hypothetical) of
Affix: cone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A shell of the genus Conus, having a conical form.
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.