Word: subsectoral
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sub
sec
tor
al
Definition: Relating to a subsector. One classical breakdown of economic activity distinguishes three sectors:
Primary: involves the retrieval and production of raw materials, such as corn, coal, wood or iron
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: subsidiary, secondary
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: sector
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a field of economic activity
Etymology Compounds: Affix: secō
Language: la
Decoded: seco
Meaning: cut, cut off
Affix: -tor
Language: la
Decoded: -tor
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; used to form a masculine agent noun
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.