Word: basicranium
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ba
si
cra
ni
um
Definition: The inferior region of the skull
Morphemes:
Affix: basi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the basion. The middle of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the skull.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: basis
Language: la
Decoded: basis
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation.
Affix: cranium
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: That part of the skull consisting of the bones enclosing the brain, but not including the bones of the face or jaw.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: crānium
Language: ML.
Decoded: cranium
Meaning: skull