Word: epioccipital
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: e
pi
o
cci
pi
tal
Definition: Above the occipital bone; a saucer-shaped membrane bone that forms the back of the skull
Morphemes:
Affix: epi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Above, over, on, in addition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: on top of
Affix: occiput
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The back part of the head or skull.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ob-
Language: la
Decoded: ob-
Meaning: at, before, over
Affix: caput
Language: la
Decoded: caput
Meaning: the head
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.