Word: formal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: for
mal
Definition: Relating to the form or structure of something.
Morphemes:
Affix: form
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The shape or visible structure of a thing or person.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fōrma
Language: la
Decoded: forma
Meaning: shape, figure, image, outline, plan, mold, frame, case, etc., manner, sort, kind, etc.
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.