Word: interscalene
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: in
ter
sca
lene
Definition: Between the scalene muscles; any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing
Morphemes:
Affix: inter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: between, amid, among, during, within, mutual, reciprocal
Etymology Compounds: Affix: inter-
Language: la
Decoded: inter-
Meaning: between, amid
Affix: scalene
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the scalene muscle; any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκᾰληνός
Language: grc
Decoded: skalenos
Meaning: uneven, unequal