Word: macular
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: mac
u
lar
Definition: Relating to the macula, the area of the retina responsible for detailed central vision
Morphemes:
Affix: macula
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: macula
Language: la
Decoded: macula
Meaning: spot, stain
Affix: -ar
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of, near, or pertaining to; adjective 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -āris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
Meaning: of, pertaining to